Biology

Automation is fueling the future of synthetic biology

Boosting the efficiency of single-cell RNA-sequencing helps reveal subtle differences between healthy and dysfunctional cells

Researchers have uncovered a new biomarker whose activity can be blocked to prevent graft-versus-host disease following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Researchers show how a new technique known as hyperpolarization can be used to monitor how effective cancer drugs are at slowing a tumor's growth

A team of scientists has created the first atlas of human heart cells, a collection of maps showing nearly half a million heart cells and identifying the role of each

System predicts tumor response to different treatments

Recent research results set a foundation for future studies to investigate the potential of this biomarker to accelerate the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers describe a molecular mechanism by which mutations at one site in RNF43 cause cancer—and have also offered a potential method to treat these cancers 

An international team of scientists has clarified the cause for certain genetic forms of Parkinson's disease, and has identified potential pharmacological treatments

Trial provides the strongest evidence yet that simple blood tests known as liquid biopsies can benefit women with breast cancer by tracking their disease as it evolves