By studying the movement of runners at the start of marathons, researchers have just shown that the collective movements of…
Discovery in cell development changes understanding of how genes shape early embryos
Until now, it was unclear how this DNA packing affected development in early embryos. Researchers found that in mouse embryos…
DNA design that anyone can do
Researchers have designed a computer program that allows users to translate any free-form drawing into a two-dimensional, nanoscale structure made…
Experimental treatment shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer
A naturally occurring protein called Tinagl1 reduced the spread of triple-negative breast cancer in a study conducted in mice.
Obese mice lose anxiety when ‘zombie cells’ exit their brain
Researchers have shown in mice that obesity increases the level of ‘zombie’ or senescent cells in the brain, and that…
Surprise discovery reveals second visual system in mouse cerebral cortex
The visual system is probably the best understood part of the brain. Over the past 75 years, neuroscientists have assembled…
Gut immune cells cut inflammation in multiple sclerosis
Researchers have discovered that the intestine is the source of immune cells that reduce brain inflammation in people with multiple…
Newborn genomic sequencing detects unanticipated disease risk factors
The BabySeq research team reports that genomic sequencing can identify risk for a wide range of disorders that may not…
An errant editing enzyme promotes tumor suppressor loss and leukemia propagation
Researchers have found a stem cell enzyme copy edits more than 20 tumor types, providing new therapeutic target for preventing…
Cancer cells steer a jagged path
Researchers define the role of a jagged ligand, JAG1, in cancer cells’ ability to differentiate and metastasize, making them harder…