In recent years, the escalating prevalence of obesity has emerged as a critical public health concern worldwide, with profound implications across generations. A groundbreaking systematic review and meta-analysis recently published in the International Journal of Obesity illuminates the intricate associations between maternal body mass index (BMI) measured before or during pregnancy and the metabolic profiles … Read more

Credit: Quantitative Plant Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1017/qpb.2025.10003 Researchers have developed a new formula to allow urban farmers to design their own “light recipe”—a combination of different colors of lighting that could help increase crop yields in vertical farms. The study, conducted at Grow It York, an indoor urban community farm based in a shipping container … Read more

Schematic diagram of electron radiation damage detection in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon C44H90 crystals. Credit: Sun Fei’s group Radiation damage remains the principal limitation in achieving higher resolution in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), despite advances in cryoprotection and low-dose imaging. Researchers have proposed that using pulsed electron beams could allow relaxation between energy deposition events, potentially reducing … Read more

NHS England agreed to reimburse Vertex's newest cystic fibrosis medicine. Meanwhile, Merck advanced a once-monthly PrEP pill into late-stage trials.

In the sprawling and intricately wired world of plant genetics, transcription factors (TFs) have emerged as central conductors orchestrating gene expression. These proteins bind to discrete regions of DNA, known as transcription factor binding sites (TFBSs), modulating when and where genes become active. This process underpins every aspect of plant life, from cellular identity and … Read more

Representation of the dynamic baseline concept and the mean MME annual SOC change and annual N2O emissions difference between scenarios. Credit: Scientific Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-08419-y New research from Michigan State University, led by agricultural systems scientist Bruno Basso, addresses a major problem in agricultural carbon markets: how to set an accurate starting point, or … Read more

Sino Biopharmaceuticals plans to pay up to $950.9 million to acquire LaNova Medicines, which previously licensed drugs to Merck and AstraZeneca.

Schematic figure of the needle-type implantable enzymatic biosensor specifically designed for real-time monitoring of sucrose concentrations within plant tissues. Credit: Biosensors and Bioelectronics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2025.117674 Sucrose is a vital energy source in plants. It also drives growth and serves as an important signaling molecule during stress and development. Sucrose is a key product of … Read more

The results position Hengrui to seek approval of the Zepbound-like drug in China and Kailera, a well-funded biotech startup, to begin global late-stage testing.

PROTEUS Transforms Protein Engineering – in Human Cells A new Biotechnology research platform developed in Australia is redefining the possibilities of Molecular Engineering by enabling the advanced, custom-designed proteins within Mammalian Cells. This Research has opened the door to therapies and medical tools previously beyond scientific reach. A Leap Forward in Protein Engineering Australian researchers, … Read more