Meghana Keshavan covers biotech and contributes to The Readout newsletter. Imagine Google Earth, but for a human cell. Zoom in closely enough, and instead of streets and buildings, there are proteins ...

Spliceosomal introns are non-coding DNA sequences located between exons in many eukaryotic protein-coding genes. Most of them are removed post-transcriptionally by RNA splicing and do not encode ...

Reconstruction of the ancestral gene repertoire of eukaryotic cells reveals traces of a series of close, long-term interactions with diverse microorganisms, and a role of viruses in gene exchange. The ...

We tend to view ourselves and the complex cells that build us as a distinct branch of the tree of life from the compact, seemingly featureless cells of bacteria and archaea. But we’ve found that our ...

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 ...

From the highest mountains to the deepest ocean, the driest desert to the lushest jungle, Earth displays a dazzling array of lifeforms. And eukaryotes account for many of these lifeforms, including ...

The Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD introduced in Canada is likely powered by new LFP cells produced by Sunwoda. These feature superior characteristics compared to previous CATL cells, including a 4C ...

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Cytotoxic T lymphocytes are the body's specialized "killer" cells, precisely eliminating infected or cancerous cells. Their action relies on a specialized exchange zone called the "immune synapse," ...

Blender is shaping modern creative pipelines as 3D animation software becomes faster and more specialized. In 2026, many tools deliver stronger viewport performance optimization, handling massive ...

You can download and 3D print the little spaceman from Project Hail Mary, and it's inspiring, like the movie itself. If you haven’t watched Project Hail Mary yet ...

In a decision announced today (March 26), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (USPTO and PTAB, respectively) reaffirmed its original decision that the Broad Institute, ...