Illustration of Robertsonian chromosomes within a cell—researchers recently discovered how these structural variants form and are transmitted through rounds of cell division. Two acrocentric chromosomes, in blue and orange (with pink centromeres), are close to each other, as Robertsonian chromosomes would be before fusion.

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Exact Breakpoints in Robertsonian Chromosomes, Common Structural Variants, Revealed

For the first time, scientists sequenced Robertsonian chromosomes, which can cause Down syndrome and cancer.

Joseph Gall stood in a pond with a net, capturing wildlife that he would bring back to his laboratory to study.

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Golden Goose Award Honors Joseph Gall, the Father of Modern Cell Biology

An illustration of condensed chromosome pairs, joined at their centromeres, is shown.

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Centromere Sequencing Fills Gaps in Human Cell Line Genome

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An Elusive Butterfly Expands Its Genome Through Fragmentation

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 3 min read

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Chromosomes in Focus: Origins, Genes, and Cancer

The Scientist | | 5 min read

Photograph of two Arabidopsis plants that either are from a genotype deficient in DNA methylation and small interfering RNAs from transposable elements (right) or has been rescued with the introduction of short hairpin RNAs. Whereas the plant on the left has four white petals like a normal plant, the plant on the right lacks these petals.

Small RNAs Save Plant Centromeres

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

Cartoon of a cell with blue chromosomes and gold telomeres. One chromosome is zoomed in in a callout, and gold DNA is extending out of the telomere.

Why Is Telomere Length So Important?

Shelby Bradford, PhDandPriyom Bose, PhD | | 8 min read

Image of a woolly mammoth skin from the Siberian permafrost.

Rebuilding the Genome of Woolly Mammoths

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Artificial Chromosomes for Disease Modeling

Holly Barker, PhD | | 3 min read

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Resolving Large DNA Fragments with Ease

Agilent | | 1 min read

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Immunity Genes May Play a Role in Down Syndrome

Kamal Nahas, PhD | | 4 min read

Artist’s rendition of two X chromosomes in blue, with a glowing orange line swirling around one.

Male and Female Stem Cells Derived from One Donor in Scientific First

Dan Robitzski | | 3 min read

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

Lurking in the vast expanse of the ocean and buried deep in the Siberian permafrost, there are giants—not blue whales and mammoths, but giant viruses.

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

Auricular vagal neuromodulation therapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment that could aid cardiovascular disease management, Long COVID relief, and more.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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