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Researchers found that Asian hornets consume over 1,400 insect species, including bees, butterflies and beetles. Using deep sequencing, they identified major pollinators in hornet larvae, highlighting the species’ broad diet.

Colossal Biosciences has announced the birth of the world’s first “woolly mouse”. The mouse has been genetically engineered to possess genes associated with hair morphology and lipid metabolism in woolly mammoths.

Two new studies uncover how DNA folding controls sperm cell development. Researchers identified proteins that rearrange genomic architecture, setting cellular memory and fate.

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have uncovered the mechanism by which retinoic acid selectively kills metastatic neuroblastoma cells, with little effect on primary tumors.

Researchers found that the TANGO2 protein helps cells shuttle fat for energy. In children with TANGO2 deficiency, this process fails, leading to metabolic crises. This explains why symptoms occur and could guide treatments for this rare disorder.

A study finds that extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults. Researchers analyzed DNA changes in over 3,600 people and found those living in hotter regions aged faster at the molecular level.

A study has demonstrated the impact of HiFi long-read sequencing (LRS) in identifying rare disease variants. These findings highlight the potential of HiFi LRS technology to replace multiple diagnostic tests with a single test.

The balance between two types of molecules – reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) – plays a crucial role in tackling drug-resistant bacteria, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

A new study details rare gene variants that increase the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes across multiple generations of Asian Indian people.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have identified a genetic circuit that regulates leaf growth in maize, influenced by leaf-dwelling microbes. The study highlights how microbial communities help plants adapt to environmental stresses.