Autonomous, living microrobots that seek and destroy cancer are not as futuristic as one might imagine, thanks to a fusion of robotics and synthetic biology.

New therapeutic approaches in oncology aim to manipulate or block cancer’s adaptation to treatment.

A handful of clinical trials are underway to find out whether drugs that target senescent cells can slow the ravages of old age.

When X-linked genes evade silencing on the “inactive” chromosome in XX cells, some protect women from diseases such as cancer, but others seem to promote conditions such as autoimmunity.

As the salty Atlantic Ocean pushes farther inland, forests are turning to marsh. Some scientists want to speed the transition.

It’s now clear that gene transcripts can be constructed in various ways, yet many questions remain about the process.

The biochemical mechanisms in the brain underlying suicidal behavior are beginning to come to light, and researchers hope they could one day lead to better treatment and prevention strategies.

A devastating outbreak of the virus across East Asia has made the long-neglected pathogen a top research priority, but many challenges lie ahead.

From a mass photometer to improved breath biopsy probes, these new products are poised for scientific success.