Researchers identify 166 human pluripotent stem cell lines available for use in clinical applications

byInternational Society for Stem Cell ResearchMelissa Carpenter presents findings from the paper, Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Available for Use in Clinical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview, at t

Updated on: January 17,2026

Researchers identify 166 human pluripotent stem cell lines available for use in clinical applications

byInternational Society for Stem Cell ResearchMelissa Carpenter presents findings from the paper, Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Available for Use in Clinical Applications: A Comprehensive Overview, at t

Updated on:January 17,2026

Strong patient diversity in biobanks reveals new genetic links to disease risk and treatment response

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA newstudyby UCLA Health published inCellpresents a major adv

Updated on: May 05,2026

Strong patient diversity in biobanks reveals new genetic links to disease risk and treatment response

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA newstudyby UCLA Health published inCellpresents a major adv

Updated on:May 05,2026

Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease

byUniversity of South AustraliaA causal gene discovery framework for Long COVID using multi-omics data. Credit:PLOS Computational Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013725Australian scientists

Updated on: February 11,2026

Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease

byUniversity of South AustraliaA causal gene discovery framework for Long COVID using multi-omics data. Credit:PLOS Computational Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013725Australian scientists

Updated on:February 11,2026

How embryos and the uterus 'talk' during implantation

byHebrew University of Jerusalem(A) Messages released by the embryo influence how fat droplets move and function in cells lining the uterus. Courtesy: Alisa Komsky-Elbaz and Eshel Dilevsky; (B) Fat dr

Updated on: January 07,2026

How embryos and the uterus 'talk' during implantation

byHebrew University of Jerusalem(A) Messages released by the embryo influence how fat droplets move and function in cells lining the uterus. Courtesy: Alisa Komsky-Elbaz and Eshel Dilevsky; (B) Fat dr

Updated on:January 07,2026

Precision medicine helps more patients receive a genetic diagnosis

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic of the different variant annotation steps that start with genomic features, inheritance model, scoring based on multiple parameters and finally scoring of compound pai

Updated on: May 06,2026

Precision medicine helps more patients receive a genetic diagnosis

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic of the different variant annotation steps that start with genomic features, inheritance model, scoring based on multiple parameters and finally scoring of compound pai

Updated on:May 06,2026

Key proteins identified in Oroya fever reveal new target for potential treatment

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainBartonella bacilliformis (blue) infecting human erythrocytes. Credit: Juergen Berger, MPI for Biology,CC BYThe so-called "Oroya fever" i

Updated on: January 31,2026

Key proteins identified in Oroya fever reveal new target for potential treatment

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainBartonella bacilliformis (blue) infecting human erythrocytes. Credit: Juergen Berger, MPI for Biology,CC BYThe so-called "Oroya fever" i

Updated on:January 31,2026

Hidden 'switches' in DNA reveal new insights into Alzheimer's disease

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA tiny percentage of our DNA—around 2%—contains 20,000-odd genes. The remaining 98%—long known as the non-coding genome, or so-called &#

Updated on: January 09,2026

Hidden 'switches' in DNA reveal new insights into Alzheimer's disease

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA tiny percentage of our DNA—around 2%—contains 20,000-odd genes. The remaining 98%—long known as the non-coding genome, or so-called &#

Updated on:January 09,2026

Some ventilator settings can double airway stress

bySUNY Polytechnic InstituteDrs. Ahmed Abdelaal and Aarthi Sekaran recently published a paper in a special issue of MDPI'sFluids,which shows that endotracheal tube cuff design and ventilator mode

Updated on: January 17,2026

Some ventilator settings can double airway stress

bySUNY Polytechnic InstituteDrs. Ahmed Abdelaal and Aarthi Sekaran recently published a paper in a special issue of MDPI'sFluids,which shows that endotracheal tube cuff design and ventilator mode

Updated on:January 17,2026

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

Study finds combined gene mutations better mimic rare gut disorder in mice

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous s

Updated on: February 08,2026

Study finds combined gene mutations better mimic rare gut disorder in mice

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous s

Updated on:February 08,2026