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New Molecular Switch for Inborn Immunity Found

Researchers discover ANKIB1 enzyme is crucial for innate immune signaling and interferon production.

New Insight into Cell Mutation Defense Process

Researchers discover how cells coordinate a compensation response to genetic mutations.

MIT Engineers Develop 'Mini Livers' for Injection

Breakthrough technology could help patients with failing livers.

MIT Engineers Develop 'Mini Livers' for Injection

The engineered tissue grafts could provide a lifeline for thousands on liver transplant waitlists.

Seaport Therapeutics and Monash Institute Awarded $15M ARPA-H Grant

Funding will support development of new treatments for rare diseases.

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

Aramore Skincare Featured in Forbes for NAD+ Innovation

Science-first brand recognized for bringing cellular longevity research to the beauty industry

Bacterial Bumps Reveal Genetic Secrets

The Conn family legacy of bacteriology research leads to discoveries about Agrobacterium's gene-editing abilities.

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.

Neuroscientist Explores Potential of Memory Manipulation

Steve Ramirez discusses how memories can be activated, edited, and even implanted in the brain

Cathedral Launches Early Peregrine Falcon Livestream

Resident pair show signs of nesting after tragic losses last year.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Draper Develops Sustained Immune Cell Recirculation in Microphysiological System

New platform enables long-term study of immune response in disease modeling

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.

Insilico, Lilly Unveil Vision for Prompt-to-Drug R&D

Researchers outline framework for fully autonomous, AI-orchestrated drug discovery.

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