
New DNA Search Engine Brings Order to Biology’s Big Data
MetaGraph compresses vast data archives into a search engine for scientists, opening up new frontiers of biological discovery
Elie Dolgin is a science journalist in Somerville, Mass.

New DNA Search Engine Brings Order to Biology’s Big Data
MetaGraph compresses vast data archives into a search engine for scientists, opening up new frontiers of biological discovery

The U.S. Military Is Picking Up mRNA Vaccine Research That RFK, Jr., Defunded
The Department of Defense funds biomedical research to ensure military and pandemic preparedness. This includes mRNA vaccine projects that RFK, Jr., recently defunded

Gene Therapy Marks a Turning Point for Rare Skin Diseases
Fresh treatments for rare skin diseases shift the focus from symptom management to repair and help children with such conditions live active lives

This Is How an Alzheimer’s Gene Ravages the Brain
Study in cells and mice suggests that the variant APOE4 affects the all-important insulation around nerve cells

COVID’s Cardiac Connection
Coronavirus infections might cause lasting harm to the heart even in those who have never had symptoms

CureVac COVID Vaccine Letdown Spotlights mRNA Design Challenges
Scientists are searching for explanations to disappointing final-stage trial results. These insights could help guide the future development of mRNA vaccines

Kill Switch for CRISPR Could Make Gene Editing Safer
Anti-CRISPR proteins could bolster biosecurity and improve medical treatments

11 Rising Stars of Science
These newcomers are making their mark in research across a variety of fields

There's No Limit to Longevity, Says Study Reviving Human Life Span Debate
The findings counter some previous work

Scientists Downsize Bold Plan to Make Human Genome from Scratch
Genetic construction project shifts focus to making virus-resistant human cells

“Warm Transplants” Save Livers and Lives
A machine that maintains organs at body temperature may help alleviate shortages

Failed Alzheimer’s Trial Does Not Kill Leading Theory of Disease
The drug, and others based on the “amyloid hypothesis,” are still being tested in other, different trials

Lettuce Pills (You Heard That Right) May Help Treat Haemophilia
Pills made from lettuce leaves could help to prevent one of the most serious complications of haemophilia treatment

Does Your Average Scientist Need an Ethicist on Call?
Bioethicists are setting up consultancies for research — but some scientists question whether they are a necessity

Androgen-Blocking Drug Wins Approval for Prostate Cancer
A new treatment option for men with advanced prostate cancer has been approved by the FDA

Mice That Eat Yogurt Have Larger Testicles
Probiotics may endow rodents with a "mouse swagger"