Deliverome project maps cell surface proteins for better drug delivery
For a new drug to work in the human body, it must make its way to the exact…
New protein blueprint opens door for targeted Parkinson’s disease therapies
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered how a key Parkinson’s protein called LRRK2 shifts between inactive and…
New human genome benchmark captures both parental copies with near-perfect accuracy
By capturing both inherited chromosome sets and reaching genomic regions missed by conventional benchmarks, T2T-HG002 could help shift…
Hyperfunction theory offers fresh insights into mechanisms driving human aging
A new research perspective was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 24, 2026, titled “A brief history of the…
He cracked malaria’s genome in Mali. Now he’s advising the UN
Vitals Hometown: Koro, Mali Current position: Professor of parasitology and mycology and head of the Parasites and…
Translating genomic data into healthcare practice with the Singapore National Precision Medicine program
Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE), Singapore, Singapore Shih Wee Seow, Clement Qiwen Sin, Denise Xin Yi Chua, Emily Shu Fang Lau, Gloria…
Automated workflow speeds bacterial sample preparation for genetic sequencing
Biomedical engineers at Brown University have developed a fully automated workflow that simplifies and accelerates the preparation of…
Missing ancestry data in single-cell atlases threatens fair medicine
The single-cell “atlases” that are increasingly used to map the human body and as training data for artificial…
New genomic map identifies hundreds of genes governing bone health
In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate…
AI uncovers hidden molecular signals linked to thrombosis risk
Two people may be the same age and have similar family histories or risk factors, yet only one…
Synthetic Human Chromosomes Explained
IntroductionTechnologies enabling synthetic chromosomesApplications in research and medicineEthical and safety considerationsFuture outlookReferencesFurther reading From synthetic chromosomes and recoded…
Viral DNA blood test accurately gauges post-surgery cancer recovery success
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute found that an ultrasensitive blood test called…