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25th February 2026

First benchtop $100 genome system

The long-promised $100 genome may finally be entering mainstream commercial territory. Element Biosciences has launched what it describes as the first benchtop sequencing platform explicitly designed to deliver whole human genomes at that price – a step beyond earlier room-scale demonstrations by rival firms.

20th February 2026

Researchers discover how to "switch off" cancer genes for good

Scientists have uncovered a mechanism that enables certain cancer genes to be permanently silenced, potentially allowing shorter and more effective treatments with fewer side effects.

13th February 2026

Protein restores aging brain stem cells

Researchers have identified a key protein that restores aging neural stem cells in laboratory models. Their work sheds new light on how the brain's regenerative capacity declines over time.

16th January 2026

Human brain-scale simulations move a step closer

Researchers have developed a new method for constructing neural networks, making the setup phase over ten times faster and paving the way for human brain-scale simulations on future supercomputers.

12th December 2025

Somatic mutations may set a hard limit on human longevity

New research suggests that even if we cured almost every aspect of aging, humans might still struggle to live beyond about 150 years, due to the slow and unavoidable accumulation of random DNA errors in our cells.

18th November 2025

Pomegranate-derived compound rejuvenates aging immune cells

Scientists in Germany report early clinical evidence that Urolithin A, a molecule produced in the gut after eating foods like pomegranates and walnuts, can revitalise key parts of the human immune system.

13th November 2025

Gene-editing therapy reduces cholesterol by 50%

In a Phase 1, first-in-human trial, a CRISPR gene therapy is found to be safe and able to reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol by nearly 50%, while triglycerides are reduced by 55%.

30th September 2025

DNA data storage could arrive within 3–5 years

An international consortium says DNA could soon become a practical medium for digital archives. A new report points to the first use cases emerging in just 3–5 years, with densities up to 500 million times greater than conventional drives.

24th September 2025

Breakthrough in treatment of Huntington's disease

A major breakthrough in treating Huntington's disease is reported today, with a new gene therapy able to slow its progression by 75%.

18th September 2025

Scientists build motors narrower than a human hair

Researchers in Sweden have built laser-driven gears just 16 micrometres wide – about a tenth the width of a human hair – paving the way for medical tools that operate at the scale of individual cells.

4th September 2025

Nanoparticles shrink arterial plaque in new study

Researchers in Australia have engineered nanoparticles that detect and treat arterial plaque, reducing its size by up to 52% in preclinical trials.

29th July 2025

Living near the coast may improve life expectancy

A new study finds that living within 50 km (31 mi) of the sea can extend life expectancy by several months, compared with inland areas – though future climate risks may undermine this advantage.

14th July 2025

CD38 vaccine rejuvenates aging mice

A novel anti-aging vaccine has shown remarkable results in mice, restoring youthful metabolism, physical function, and brain performance with just two injections.

11th July 2025

Giant moa de-extinction project begins in New Zealand

Colossal Biosciences has teamed up with Ngāi Tahu and director Sir Peter Jackson to begin work on reviving the giant moa within the next decade. This project builds on its earlier woolly mouse and dire wolf efforts.

4th July 2025

New component of human cells discovered

A previously unknown organelle, described as a "hemifusome", has been found to exist within human cells.

3rd June 2025

Drug combo extends mouse lifespan by up to 35%

In tests on mice, a combination of Rapamycin and Trametinib extended the animals' lifespans by 26–35% and worked better than either of the drugs alone.

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