DNA connects modern Slavs to a wave of migration following the fall of the Roman Empire Summary A recent genetic study provides compelling evidence linking modern Slavic populations to a significant migration event after the Read More
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Some might say it looks like a finger. Others might see a worm. Scientists in the field often liken it to an antenna. The technical name is primary cilium. This slender, microscopic appendage juts out Read More
Nature Reviews Immunology, Published online: 29 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41577-025-01220-y A study by Bhattarai et al. in Nature Immunology reports that ILC3-to-ILC1 plasticity in the gut is regulated by circadian clock proteins. Summary Read More
Computational research in fruit flies revealed how spontaneously arising genes are tightly controlled, offering insights into evolution. Summary Research using computational methods on fruit flies has shown that new genes, arising spontaneously in the genome, Read More
Nature Immunology, Published online: 13 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41590-025-02245-0 Circadian oscillation of gene expression controls gut tissue homeostasis. The transcription factors REV-ERBα and REV-ERBβ, which control the expression of clock genes, are also central Read More
Chromosomes in Focus: Origins, Genes, and Cancer – New Study/Science
In the 150 years since chromosomes were first discovered, scientists have studied them in various contexts, from insect cells to artificial systems. Summary For 150 years, chromosomes have captivated scientists, investigated across diverse biological systems. Initially observed Read More
Rewiring endogenous genes in CAR T cells for tumour-restricted payload
Rewiring endogenous genes in CAR T cells for tumour-restricted payload delivery Summary Rewiring CAR T cells to deliver therapeutic payloads directly within the tumor microenvironment offers a promising strategy to enhance efficacy and reduce systemic Read More