Today’s news
Neurons Get Precision Teaching Signals During Learning
MIT researchers find evidence that the brain uses individualized feedback to fine-tune neural activity during skill acquisition.

Scientists Simulate Living Cell's Full Life Cycle
Researchers recreate how a minimal cell grows, divides, and performs essential functions
Cellular Switch Explains Why Humans Aren't Nocturnal
Study reveals how evolution flipped the timing of cellular activity, enabling mammals to transition from nocturnal to diurnal behavior.
Recent news
Mar. 7, 2026
New Molecular Switch for Inborn Immunity Found
Researchers discover ANKIB1 enzyme is crucial for innate immune signaling and interferon production.
Mar. 6, 2026
New Insight into Cell Mutation Defense Process
Researchers discover how cells coordinate a compensation response to genetic mutations.
Mar. 4, 2026
MIT Engineers Develop 'Mini Livers' for Injection
Breakthrough technology could help patients with failing livers.
Mar. 4, 2026
MIT Engineers Develop 'Mini Livers' for Injection
The engineered tissue grafts could provide a lifeline for thousands on liver transplant waitlists.
Mar. 3, 2026
Seaport Therapeutics and Monash Institute Awarded $15M ARPA-H Grant
Funding will support development of new treatments for rare diseases.
Mar. 3, 2026
Insilico Medicine and Liquid AI Announce Strategic Partnership for Drug Discovery AI Models
Collaboration produces lightweight 2.6B-parameter foundation model that matches or outperforms larger systems across drug discovery benchmarks
Feb. 28, 2026
Aramore Skincare Featured in Forbes for NAD+ Innovation
Science-first brand recognized for bringing cellular longevity research to the beauty industry
Feb. 27, 2026
Bacterial Bumps Reveal Genetic Secrets
The Conn family legacy of bacteriology research leads to discoveries about Agrobacterium's gene-editing abilities.
Feb. 27, 2026
DNA Tests Reveal Shocking Maternity Twist
Lydia Fairchild's DNA didn't match her own children, but a scientific breakthrough uncovered the surprising reason why.
Feb. 26, 2026
Neuroscientist Explores Potential of Memory Manipulation
Steve Ramirez discusses how memories can be activated, edited, and even implanted in the brain
Feb. 26, 2026
Cathedral Launches Early Peregrine Falcon Livestream
Resident pair show signs of nesting after tragic losses last year.
Feb. 26, 2026
MIT Researchers Link Rett Syndrome to Leaky Brain Vessels
Study finds two common genetic mutations in Rett syndrome compromise blood vessel integrity through overexpression of a microRNA.
Feb. 26, 2026
US Biotechs Debate Losing Ground to China
Investors, CEOs, and scientists discuss the rise of Chinese biotech and what it means for the US industry
Feb. 25, 2026
Boston University Biomedical Engineer Ji-Xin Cheng Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Precision medicine pioneer holds more than 30 patents and is the cofounder of multiple companies
Feb. 24, 2026
Draper and Partners Awarded ARPA-H Funding for In Silico Drug Development Models
The $26.7 million award will support the development of new computer models that mimic human biology to predict drug safety and effectiveness.
Feb. 21, 2026
Seal at Boston Aquarium Loves Playing with Rubber Ducks
The 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal named Reggae uses the toys as part of his daily training and enrichment routine.
Feb. 21, 2026
Draper Develops Sustained Immune Cell Recirculation in Microphysiological System
New platform enables long-term study of immune response in disease modeling
Feb. 21, 2026
Fragile X Study Finds Brain Wave Link in Humans, Mice
Researchers identify a non-invasive biomarker that could help advance treatment studies for the most common inherited form of autism.
Feb. 21, 2026
Insilico, Lilly Unveil Vision for Prompt-to-Drug R&D
Researchers outline framework for fully autonomous, AI-orchestrated drug discovery.
Feb. 19, 2026
Two Boston University Bioengineers Win Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
Brian DePasquale and Michael Economo honored for cutting-edge biomedical research that promises hope and benefits for patients