Lab of the Future – News and Features

Researchers advocate for routine clinical examination of placentas to understand pregnancy complications and improve maternal health. Placental pathology can identify causes of adverse outcomes and predict risks for future pregnancies.

A study uncovers how histone modifications, specifically in the H3.3 protein, regulate gene expression in mouse stem cells. Mutations in these sites disrupt cellular functions and activate dormant viral sequences.

Researchers have created DNA origami-based sensors capable of detecting lipid vesicles and delivering molecular cargo using fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET).

Study connects the swip-10 gene in roundworms to copper metabolism and neurodegeneration. Loss of swip-10 impairs copper levels, increasing oxidative stress and leading to neuron death.

A study shows that childhood trauma significantly impacts adult health and disease risk, with effects varying by sex. The research analyzed data from over 2,100 participants.

A GRAM Project study forecasts a sharp rise in deaths from antimicrobial resistance, predicting over 39 million lives lost by 2050 without action. Annual deaths could rise significantly, highlighting the urgent need for improved interventions.

Researchers have detailed the structure of the Ebola virus nucleocapsid using cryo-electron tomography. This discovery could guide the development of universal antiviral therapies targeting multiple filoviruses.

Scientists have discovered a method to create biohybrid molecules combining DNA and proteins using bacterial enzymes. This approach streamlines the production of potentially therapeutic compounds.

The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race. During eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until the appropriate amount of energy has been consumed.

Research demonstrates that spring pollen acts as an ice nucleus, increasing cloud ice and precipitation even at sub-zero temperatures. The study highlights the importance of smaller pollen fragments.