New research shows how RNA, a key molecule for life, may have formed on early Earth using simple chemistry and materials delivered by asteroid impacts, linking space science with the origins of life ...

Researchers say discoveries could expand the CRISPR toolbox and lead to more efficient, rapid diagnostic tools for detecting COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Researchers are investigating the role of non-coding DNA, or junk DNA, in regulating astrocytes, brain cells involved in ...

Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.

Getting ready for pregnancy? Don’t forget this essential check: your folic acid levels. It’s a small step that plays a big role in early baby development.

This is a summary of: Liu. H. et al. Viral RNA blocks circularization to evade host codon usage control. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09809-y (2025).

Depression, one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide, is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, ...

New findings suggest sex-specific immune responses in Alzheimer’s, as female microglia show heightened interferon signaling ...

Researchers found that sunburn disables a natural skin defense, allowing inflammation to trigger dangerous changes in cells. Understanding this process could help stop skin cancer before it starts.

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A trio of mRNA molecules could help guard against the harmful effects of aging on immune cells, a study in mice finds.

With a new study in the journal Science Bulletin, researchers at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University have ...