From masterpieces to makeup: Eco-friendly art conservation gentle enough for human skin

Green art conservation methods developed by EU researchers are setting new standards and proving useful far beyond museums, from cosmetics to agriculture.

Scientists tackle single-cell data's reliability crisis with new tool 'scICE'

The ability to analyze gene expression at the single-cell level—known as single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq)—has transformed life sciences, driving discoveries across immunology, oncology, and developmental biology. Over 40,000 studies have...

Genetic evidence that our brains make new neurons in adulthood may close a century-old debate

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Research teases apart competing transcription organization models

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have reconciled two closely related but contentious mechanisms underlying transcription, the process of converting genetic information in DNA into messenger RNA. Phase separation...

Our gut bacteria can absorb and remove toxic 'forever chemicals' — at least in lab mice

An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until they are excreted, new study finds.

New Study Reveals Major Progress and Ongoing Gaps in Global Trade Protections for Sharks and Rays

Embryonic cells use same communication proteins as hearing cells due to shared evolution, study finds

Like all complex organisms, every human originates from a single cell that multiplies through countless cell divisions. Thousands of cells coordinate, move and exert mechanical forces on each other as...

Native habitats hold the key to the much-loved smashed avocado's future

The future of smashed avocado might depend on patches of native vegetation preserved alongside farmland, as new Curtin research reveals the hidden role of these habitats in supporting the insects...

Lung cells generated from mouse fibroblasts in just 7 to 10 days without stem cell tech

Researchers in Japan have successfully generated lung cells similar to alveolar epithelial type 2 (AT2) cells from mouse embryonic fibroblasts without using stem cell technology. The AT2-like cells were generated...

Scientists study behavior of Pacific sleeper shark in deep-sea habitat

Scientists have studied the predatory behavior of sharks in deep-sea ecosystems. This research provides insights into the behavior and distribution range of Pacific sleeper sharks. The research is published in...

Split RNA switch system boosts precision of cell-specific gene expression control

Professor Hirohide Saito (Department of Life Science Frontiers at CiRA / The University of Tokyo) and Assistant Professor Hirohisa Ohno (Department of Life Science Frontiers at CiRA) recently led a...

Review highlights epigenetic mechanisms that shape future cellular responses

A recent review by Prof. Zhu Bing and Associate Professor Xiong Jun from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals how epigenetic regulation not only maintains...

From ancient vertebrates to modern medicine: Tracing cellular energy evolution to improve rare disease diagnosis

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set of complexes called the oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos) system acts like a biochemical...

Ireland's first BioBrillouin microscope will enable non-invasive assessment of living cells and tissues in real-time

Trinity College Dublin now has Ireland's first and only BioBrillouin microscope, which will enable researchers to make giant strides in the fields of inflammation, cancer, developmental biology and biomedical materials,...

New molecular tool sheds light on how cancer cells repair telomeres

Each time a cell divides, a small section of each chromosome's protective cap—the telomere—is worn away. Most cells use an enzyme called telomerase to help mitigate this loss, but 10%...

Forecasting the next variant

Health Forecasting the next variant Professor Eugene Shakhnovich (from left), Dianzhuo (John) Wang, and Vaibhav Mohanty worked together on the studies.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Yahya Chaudhry Harvard Correspondent July 3, 2025 5 min read Harvard...

It may be stinky and buggy, but scientists say Great Salt Lake is worth saving

Millions of eared grebes visit Great Salt Lake to rest and refuel en route to their winter homes on the Pacific Coast each fall, along with 250 other bird species...

What the Sea Spider Genome Reveals About Their Bizarre Anatomy

An international collaboration featuring the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) has led to the first-ever chromosome-level genome assembly of a sea spider (Pycnogonum litorale). The genome...

What a bumble bee chooses to eat may not match its ideal diet

Humans may not be the only species that struggles to eat the right amounts of the ideal foods. A new study led by researchers at Penn State suggests that what...

What makes a hermit crab more bold? Hairy claws.

If you’ve ever sifted along a tide pool or visited a souvenir stand on a coastal boardwalk, you may have seen a hermit crab. These crustaceans that have been on Earth for...

No Season 2 for Uzo Aduba's 'Residence' at Netflix

There will be no Season 2 for Uzo Aduba's White House murder mystery, The Residence, at Netflix.

Hotspots for conservation of threatened native tree identified in Wellington

Hotspots for the conservation of maire tawake or swamp maire in the Wellington region have been identified by researchers hoping to save this threatened native tree from the deadly myrtle...

Facing climate change, Swiss trees get mist before they're missed

In a Swiss pine forest, the treetops are being sprayed with mist in a bid to discover the effect that drier or wetter air has on their ability to survive.

Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by UC San Diego scientists. In a new study, they describe how this diver-operated...

Climate change could separate vanilla plants and their pollinators

The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

Climate change may separate wild vanilla plants from pollinators, risking future supply

Vanilla flavoring is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The primary source, Vanilla planifolia, however, is vulnerable to diseases, drought, and heat—stressors expected to become more frequent under climate...

Diver-operated microscope brings hidden coral biology into microscale level focus

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

From Genetics to Fruit Growth: The Crucial Role of SlHAM4 in Tomatoes

Tomato development relies on intricate gene regulation, with one of the key genes, SlHAM4, emerging as a critical factor in shoot and fruit growth. In groundbreaking research, mutations in SlHAM4...