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Five scientists won this year’s Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for their work on GLP-1 and the development of drugs for diabetes and obesity.

Alberto Ascherio and Stephen Hauser were recognized for their work uncovering the role of B cells and Epstein Barr virus in the disease.

New precision genome editing technologies are transforming the therapeutic landscape for patients with certain cancers and genetic diseases.

The Human Domainome 1—the largest library of human protein variants—reveals the cause of certain genetic disorders, paving the way for personalized medicines.

From playing video games to exploring the depths of the Pacific, biology enthusiasts help researchers collect and analyze data like never before.

Two types of neurons in the hippocampus either store memories for sugar or drive fat cravings, shaping food intake and diet-induced weight gain.

Mice that received transplants of a newly discovered retinal stem cell population showed improved vision.

Single-cell characterization of healthy fallopian tubes revealed shifts in cell and gene expression throughout the menstrual cycle and menopause.

The Japanese encephalitis virus, which is relatively new to Australia, poses a significant health risk to a naïve population.

Mice with identical genetics and environmental exposures display different cancer risk profiles based on distinct epigenetic signatures.

A novel CRISPR-based screening method offers high throughput potential for studying extracellular vesicles.

Current biomarkers of cognitive impairment in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease perform poorly. Now, a stronger predictor emerges.