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Howard University Student Camille Wimberly Selected as a 2026 Goldwater Scholarship Recipient
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (447+ words) Bison who are changing the world to make it a better place right now and for future generations. The rising junior is the newest Howard student selected to receive the prestigious STEM research award Howard University student Camille Wimberly was…...
Wistar Institute and Temple Researchers Discover Metabolic Target to Combat
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (1048+ words) In the ongoing battle against ovarian cancer, a formidable challenge has persisted: a subset of these tumors exhibits an uncanny ability to repair their own DNA, rendering conventional chemotherapy treatments markedly less effective. This persistent DNA repair proficiency manifests as…...
Unique Genetics Drive Extreme Complex Traits
11+ hour, 2+ min ago (1074+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have unveiled new insights into the complex genetic architectures that shape the extreme ends'or tails'of human traits. While previous analyses have largely focused on common genetic variants shared broadly across populations, this…...
Scientists Uncover Mechanism Behind Precise Spindle Formation in Dividing
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (934+ words) In the intricate ballet of cell division, the choreography must be flawless to ensure that chromosomes split accurately between daughter cells. This process is guided by spindle fibers'dynamic, filamentous structures that extend from opposite poles of the cell, pulling chromosomes…...
Salk Institute Names Talmo Pereira Assistant Professor and Elevates Julie
13+ hour, 22+ min ago (899+ words) The Salk Institute, a beacon of innovative scientific inquiry, has recently marked a significant milestone in its academic community by promoting Dr. Julie Law from associate professor to full professor. This advancement recognizes her groundbreaking contributions to the field of…...
Scientists Achieve Unprecedented Precision in Mapping How Genes Influence
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (887+ words) In an unprecedented leap forward in human metabolic research, scientists at the University of Tartu have orchestrated the largest and most intricate genetic study to date, unraveling the complex web by which individual genetic differences influence metabolic processes. This groundbreaking…...
A Biologist Explains Why Some People Are "Mosquito Magnets
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (806+ words) If you've ever thought to yourself that you seem to attract mosquitoes like moths to a flame, much more so than others, chances are that you're not crazy " or just unlucky. In fact, there's ample peer-reviewed scientific research that suggests…...
Lysosomal cholesterol overload impairs the innate'adaptive immune axis in tuberculosis granulomas - Nature Microbiology
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (167+ words) Nature Microbiology (2026) Cite this article Chandra, P. , Grigsby, S. J. & Philips, J. A. Nat. Rev. Microbiol. 20, 750766 (2022). Lin, P. L. et al. Nat. Med. 20, 7579 (2014). Krishna Prasad, G. V. R. et al. Nat. Commun. 16, 6794 (2025). Srivastava, S. & Ernst, J. D. J. Immunol. 191, 10161020 (2013). Harper, J. et al. J. Infect. Dis. 205, 595602 (2012). Maceiras, A. R. et al. Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol. 15, 1724798 (2025). Russell, D. G. , Cardona, P. -J. , Kim,…...
Revolutionary Advances in Synthetic Cell Research Unveiled
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (86+ words) Subject of Research: Development of a dynamic synthetic cell microreactor using interacting DNA nanopores to mimic biological membrane functions and programmable biochemical reactions. Article Title: Breakthrough in synthetic cell research News Publication Date: 15 May 2026 References: Sisi Fan, Longjiang Ding, Benjamin…...
Bioluminescent Fish Use Microcrystals to Scatter Light Like a Prism
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (479+ words) Bioengineer. org Bioluminescent Fish Use Microcrystals to Scatter Light Like a Prism In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Biointerphases, a researcher from Hiroshima University, Masakazu Iwasaka, has explored the subtle and intricate ways guanine platelets contribute to bioluminescent…...