Gene therapy advances as scientists guide jumping DNA to target faulty genes

by Matthew Campbell,University of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of Exc+Int⁻ DNA-binding domain mutants to minimize off-target integration. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2025). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkaf131

Updated on: January 01,2026

Gene therapy advances as scientists guide jumping DNA to target faulty genes

by Matthew Campbell,University of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of Exc+Int⁻ DNA-binding domain mutants to minimize off-target integration. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2025). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkaf131

Updated on:January 01,2026

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on: February 11,2026

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on:February 11,2026

RNA steps outside the cell to help guide immune responses, study suggests

byUtrecht UniversitySchematic model showing how cell-surface RNA (csRNA) is anchored to the cell membrane via heparan sulfate and RNA-binding proteins, and how it can help bring immune receptors (such

Updated on: January 13,2026

RNA steps outside the cell to help guide immune responses, study suggests

byUtrecht UniversitySchematic model showing how cell-surface RNA (csRNA) is anchored to the cell membrane via heparan sulfate and RNA-binding proteins, and how it can help bring immune receptors (such

Updated on:January 13,2026

Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows

byPublic Library of SciencePLA plastic breakdown product oligomeric nanoplastics can penetrate the placental barrier and reach the fetus. Credit: Dr. Jia Lv (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by

Updated on: May 08,2026

Breakdown products from 'eco-friendly' plastics impede fetal development in mice, study shows

byPublic Library of SciencePLA plastic breakdown product oligomeric nanoplastics can penetrate the placental barrier and reach the fetus. Credit: Dr. Jia Lv (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by

Updated on:May 08,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Updated on: May 08,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Updated on:May 08,2026

How the brain fine-tunes fear as threats fade

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, offerin

Updated on: May 12,2026

How the brain fine-tunes fear as threats fade

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, offerin

Updated on:May 12,2026

Neurons use physical signals, not electricity, to stabilize communication

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery movement you make and every memory you form depends on precise communication between neurons. When that communication is disru

Updated on: January 13,2026

Neurons use physical signals, not electricity, to stabilize communication

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery movement you make and every memory you form depends on precise communication between neurons. When that communication is disru

Updated on:January 13,2026

The body's internal clock can be determined from a hair sample

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinA single hair sample is sufficient to determine a person's internal clock rhythm. Credit: Charité | Bert MaierA research team at Charité–Universitätsmedizin B

Updated on: April 16,2026

The body's internal clock can be determined from a hair sample

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinA single hair sample is sufficient to determine a person's internal clock rhythm. Credit: Charité | Bert MaierA research team at Charité–Universitätsmedizin B

Updated on:April 16,2026

Clinical trial suggests knowing HIV 'viral load' doesn't improve number of patients seeking needed care

by Michael E. Newman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other sources, there are ap

Updated on: December 29,2025

Clinical trial suggests knowing HIV 'viral load' doesn't improve number of patients seeking needed care

by Michael E. Newman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other sources, there are ap

Updated on:December 29,2025

Gene therapy for hereditary spastic paraplegia hits proof-of-principle milestone

by Greg Richter,Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no cure for the rare disease Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), but researchers from Drexel University's College of Me

Updated on: January 01,2026

Gene therapy for hereditary spastic paraplegia hits proof-of-principle milestone

by Greg Richter,Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is no cure for the rare disease Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), but researchers from Drexel University's College of Me

Updated on:January 01,2026