Biology

Mild head impacts in football players significantly altered gut microbiome composition, reducing beneficial bacterial species over the season.

A Nature briefing highlights a Hantavirus outbreak, revealing new insights into the disease's transmission and impact on public health.

A bespoke DNA vaccine shows promise in treating glioblastomas by stimulating the immune system to target brain tumors.

Scientists successfully transplanted spinach's photosynthetic machinery into mouse eyes, reducing inflammation and enabling light-driven energy production.

Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency; no approved vaccines or therapeutics exist for the rare Bundibugyo virus.

Clinical trials for Bundibugyo virus treatments are poised for rapid launch in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Colossal, a de-extinction startup, announced it has developed a nearly complete artificial womb for growing mammals.

New research reveals both too little and too much sleep accelerate biological ageing across the body, impacting organ health and depression risk.

Three scientists are advancing chemistry, impacting battery technology and reaction speeds with their innovative research.

A Nature publisher correction clarifies how microbiota-induced T cell plasticity facilitates immune-mediated tumor control, impacting cancer research.

Colossal Biosciences claims fully artificial chicken eggs, a breakthrough for resurrecting extinct birds and potentially artificial wombs.

Organ intrinsic nervous systems are built by lineage programs and refined by local cues, revealing a sequential developmental process.

SNOR protein identified in yeast binds ribosomes during dormancy, enabling rapid protein synthesis restart upon glucose repletion.

Seven hours of sleep per night is the sweet spot for slowing biological aging and preventing disease, according to new research.

Sleep duration's U-shaped link to biological aging clocks suggests optimization could boost longevity and lower disease risk.

Machine learning reveals human-specific gene expression patterns in neocortex, controlled by JUNB, driving species-specific cortical features.

The plant goat's rue inspired metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug that controls blood sugar without toxic side effects.

A researcher draws parallels between the demanding work of running a farm and the dedication required for an academic career.

Enamel proteins from six Homo erectus specimens in China suggest a new genetic monogroup, potentially the source of Denisovan introgression.

Therapeutic targeting of Zfp384 can restore reparative microglial function, significantly enhancing stroke recovery in preclinical models.

Researchers pinpoint specific cortico-basal ganglia synapses crucial for juvenile song learning and vocalization acquisition in birds.

Heirloom tomatoes are seasonal, flavorful varieties prized for their unique genetics and rich history, offering a taste of tradition.