Ten years ago, scientists put DNA barcodes in AAV vectors, creating an approach that simplified, expedited, and streamlined AAV screening. 

Haydeh Payami helped uncover the genetic basis of Parkinson’s disease. Now, she hopes to find new ways to treat the disease by studying the gut microbiome.

An interesting but preliminary biomarker study’s reception illustrates the challenges of conducting and communicating nuanced research in the era of social media.

Brain-like tissue grown in a dish mimics critical periods for development and reveals how it can go wrong.

Paola Arlotta seeks to understand the complex symphony of brain development in vitro by using organoid models.

Intermittent fasting regulates biological time and improves disrupted sleep in an Alzheimer’s disease model.

Genes activated in new environments include those used during development.

Personalized stem cells improved motor symptoms and depression signs in monkeys modeling Parkinson’s disease, paving the way for trials in human patients.

A new study confirms reports of membrane-bound RNA molecules and points to their role in neutrophil migration.

This year’s Breakthrough Prizes honor advances in CAR T cancer therapies, cystic fibrosis, and Parkinson’s disease.