7 headlines
New findings, published in Nature, help answer the riddle of how vertebrates evolved the diverse array of brain cells that distinguishes them from other animals. It appears that a dramatic expansion of the genetic toolkit more than 450 million years ago enabled the emergence of different kinds o...
All cells in animals, plants, fungi, and protists share a fundamental characteristic: they are eukaryotic cells—complex cells with specialized internal compartments. The cells that make up our bodies are no exception.
Developing story — details emerging. Check the source link for the latest updates.
2 points, 0 comments on Hacker News
Scientists have uncovered a hidden immune system "brake" that may help cancers avoid being destroyed. The molecule, called SLAMF6, weakens the body's cancer-fighting T cells and can leave them exhausted over time. Researchers developed antibodies that block this brake, allowing immune cells to ...
Nature, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-01836-7 The first participant has been treated in a landmark clinical trial of cellular reprogramming, which aims to rejuvenate ageing cells.
Nature, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-01836-7 A participant in a landmark clinical trial has been given a cellular-reprogramming treatment that aims to rejuvenate damaged cells in the eye.