Analysis of anthropocentrism in bioethics: biomass, minimal genome JCVI-syn3.0, thermodynamics of life. How to optimize laboratory protocols taking ethics into account. For biologists and ethicists.
Molecular clocks date LUCA beyond Earth. Genomic growth and Martian traces hint at panspermia. Analysis of methods and data for understanding abiogenesis. Read the analysis.
Ultra-thin coating from CUHK engineers extends life of lithium batteries at 60°C. Learn how this will accelerate the emergence of electric vehicles with a range of over 500 km.
Learn how MIT's VibeGen generates proteins from motion patterns. Diffusion models, functional degeneracy, applications in medicine. Detailed breakdown for developers.
Physicists have for the first time measured the pressure of a single particle using a levitating bead. Learn how this will bring us closer to discovering dark matter. Read about the breakthrough in metrology!
Nature Aging study: the DREAM complex controls aging and mutational burden. How reducing its activity extends lifespan and protects against Alzheimer's disease. Read.
A chimeric DNA structure has been discovered in ALT cancer cells — a new diagnostic marker and target for therapy of aggressive tumors, including pediatric gliomas. Learn more.
Nature study: chronic smoke exposure causes mitochondrial fragmentation and NRF2 activation. How does this lead to cancer and why are antioxidants dangerous? Read.
Scientists have revealed how mitochondrial fragmentation via Drp1 protects lung cells from tobacco stress. Read about survival mechanisms and clinical prospects.
Scientists have found: suppression of XIAP protein opens death receptors DR5 on cancer cells. Learn how the combination of b-AP15 and TRAIL forces the tumor to self-destruct through apoptosis.
Analysis of the creation of the ultra-sensitive iGluSnFR4 protein for visualizing brain signals. Understanding the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. Read details.
Nature: chromosomal fingerprint of ALT-positive tumors discovered — chimeric centromeric DNA in telomeres. New marker for diagnosis and therapy. Learn more.
Scientists have linked calcium homeostasis to slowing aging through S100A6 and PARP1. Mianserin reverses the process. Read the analytical review in Nature Communications.
Scientists have found 1700+ microproteins in 'junk' DNA. Disabling 6 of them kills up to 85% of cancer cells. Find out how this will change cancer therapy.