New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…
AI predicts cell responses to drugs and genetic changes
Controlling the state of a cell in a desired direction is one of the central challenges in life…
Cancer hijacks embryonic gene editors to fuel growth
Cancer cells are known to reawaken embryonic genes to grow. A new study reveals the disease also hijacks…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…
Genomic study reveals colonial and Indigenous contributions to modern South Africans
A genomic analysis of over 1,200 people from across South Africa reveals how colonial-era European, Indigenous Khoe-San peoples,…
Enhanced Genomics extends Series A funding to USD $19 million to drive development of therapeutics pipeline
Enhanced Genomics (‘Enhanced’), the biotechnology company pioneering 3D multi-omics to rapidly identify high-confidence, genetically validated drug targets for…
How Much Does a Single Cell Weigh? The Brilliant Physics Trick of Weighing Something Less Than a Trillionth of a Gram
AI-generated image. Credit: Midjourney/ZME Science. How much does life weigh? It sounds like a strange question, but to…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
David Baltimore dead: Former Caltech president, Nobel winner was 87
In 2003, the Nobel Prize winner David Baltimore, then president of Caltech, paused to reflect on his role…
Nobel Laureate Headlines Global Discussion in Cell & Gene Therapy in London
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cell and gene therapies (CGT) are advancing rapidly and are reshaping…