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5+ hour, 46+ min ago   (786+ words) Researchers at Penn State University have unveiled a groundbreaking method for creating multifunctional "smart synthetic skin," inspired by the remarkable adaptive capabilities of cephalopods like octopuses. Through an innovative fabrication technique, the team has effectively developed a programmable hydrogel material…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1270+ words) As silicon scaling slows and energy costs rise, platforms like FinalSpark are testing what living neurons can, and cannot deliver as compute. Computing is entering a period of fragmentation rather than convergence. As silicon scaling slows and energy costs climb,…...

23+ hour, 31+ min ago   (888+ words) The integration of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies into newborn screening (NBS) programs is heralding a transformative era in neonatal healthcare. For decades, conventional NBS has relied on biochemical assays to identify a limited spectrum of treatable inherited disorders, primarily by…...

23+ hour, 57+ min ago   (936+ words) In a significant stride toward understanding the biological underpinnings of canine behavior, a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS One on February 4, 2026, reveals intriguing associations between canine temperament and salivary concentrations of cortisol and serotonin. Conducted by Minjung…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (946+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement poised to reshape our understanding of gene regulation, scientists have developed a novel deep learning model known as PARM (Promoter Activity Regulatory Model), revealing that the mechanisms controlling gene activity are far more predictable than previously…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1674+ words) PyMOL 2.5.0 Open-Source, 2022-03-17 is used for visualization of 3D polymer configurations. Gnuplot 5.4 patchlevel 2 and Python libraries using conda environment are used for plotting. Keynotes are used for schematic figures. A combination of C and Python codes are used for all the analyses....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1332+ words) In the realm of plant biology, the survival of hybrid offspring'resulting from the mating of two distinct species'has long been a genetic conundrum. Typically, these hybrids encounter a fatal roadblock known as hybrid lethality, a phenomenon where incompatible gene interactions…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (971+ words) In recent years, genome editing technologies have achieved remarkable strides, particularly with the advent of CRISPR-Cas9 systems. Among the various methodologies in this field, the utilization of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) as a homology-directed repair (HDR) template has garnered considerable attention…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (953+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Chemical Biology, a team led by researchers Griffin, Thompson, and Xiao has unveiled novel insights into the mechanism of O-GlcNAcylation, a post-translational modification that plays a crucial role in numerous cellular processes. This…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (936+ words) In a groundbreaking study set to be published in 2026, researchers Chen, Xie, and Bao, along with their esteemed colleagues, have made a significant advancement in our understanding of the Sox gene family within brachyuran crabs. This research not only uncovers…...