Nature

Scientific journal covering research from a variety of academic disciplines, mostly in science and technology

Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.

First, to serve scientists through prompt publication of significant advances in any branch of science, and to provide a forum for the reporting and discussion of news and issues concerning science. Second, to ensure that the results of science are rapidly disseminated to the public throughout the world, in a fashion that conveys their significance for knowledge, culture and daily life.

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Antibody treatment rejuvenates aged immune systems in mice

Science - 04-Apr-2024

Researchers improved immune response to new infections and reduced overall inflammation

Novel antibody therapy rejuvenates aging immune systems in mice

New Scientist - 27-Mar-2024

Potential treatment approach to boost immunity and fight disease in older adults

Novel approach effectively silences cholesterol genes in mice for a year

News Medical - 01-Mar-2024

This could lead to long-lasting cholesterol treatments without genetic damages

Invisible stem cells treat disease without triggering immune response

Nature - 28-Feb-2024

Genetically-modified stem cells avoid immune rejection, paving way for universal therapies for everyone

RNA editing therapies for genetic diseases signify medical research progress

Nature - 16-Feb-2024

Unlike editing DNA itself, this new approach makes temporary changes to RNA

Having too much iron in your body can damage organs like lungs and kidneys

Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024

This could impact how much iron we get from food or supplements

Different organs, like your heart and lungs, can age at different speeds

Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024

This means you might need to focus on specific areas of your health to stay spry

New antibiotic zosurabalpin offers hope against deadly hospital infections

BBC - 04-Jan-2024

Scientists hail "exciting" discovery against superbug Crab, paving the way for future antibiotics

Deep learning techniques identified compounds that kill MRSA in mice

EurekAlert! - 20-Dec-2023

Promising advance in antibiotics with potential to combat a major health threat

A revolutionary blood test that can estimate your organs' biological age

BBC - 07-Dec-2023

Test could help in the early detection of disease and prevention strategies

LensAge index: A new method to estimate biological age using lens photographs

Live Forever Club - 23-Nov-2023

Offers a precise measure of body's biological state and its link to mortality

A fatty acid in beef and milk could be used to treat cancer

New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023

The acid eliminates tumours by activating immune cells to combat cancerous cells

Scientists have created a new strain of yeast with over half of its DNA synthetic

Nature - 08-Nov-2023

Opening up the possibility of engineering complex organisms from scratch

Genetic profiling conducted by the mexico city prospective study highlights the value of genetic studies in diverse populations

Oxford Population Health - 11-Oct-2023

Study reveals new insights into obesity, diabetes, and genetic diversity

Calico and AbbVie discover potential first-in-class cancer immunotherapy

Calico - 04-Oct-2023

ABBV-CLS-484 enhances anti-tumor immunity and is currently in clinical trials

Phase I trial shows early promise in clearing senescent cells in Alzheimer's

Wake Forest Baptist Health - 07-Sep-2023

The treatment was well-tolerated with no significant changes in brain function

Urolithin A, a natural compound, reverses age-related decline in immune system

EurekAlert! - 06-Sep-2023

Urolithin A rejuvenated blood stem cells in mice, boosting infection defence

Embryo model grown without sperm, egg or womb: A breakthrough for ethical research

BBC - 06-Sep-2023

Stem cell-based embryo models could lead to new treatments for infertility

Naked mole rats' secret to long life could be unlocked for humans

University of Rochester - 23-Aug-2023

Scientists transfer the longevity gene to mice, extending their lifespan by 4.4%

New proteins with shapeshifting abilities could transform biotechnology

Singularity Hub - 22-Aug-2023

AI can now design proteins that change shape in response to external stimuli

Human cell's memory erased to resemble embryonic stem cells

EurekAlert! - 16-Aug-2023

New reprogramming method addresses epigenetic challenges & sets a standard for cell therapy research

PF4: the tiny protein that could boost your brain power, no matter your age

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 16-Aug-2023

PF4 from platelets enhanced learning and memory in both young and old mice

New in-ear bioelectronic device could revolutionize brain-computer interface system

Forbes - 09-Aug-2023

SpiralE helps advance user-friendly neuroscience applications and regenerative medicine in the future

Videregen seeks $10m funding for clinical trials of regenerated organs and tissues

Longevity Technology - 07-Jul-2023

Ground-breaking technology to advance the development of a bio-engineered thymus & lung disease treatments

Ageing speeds up gene reading, reducing its accuracy

University of Cologne - 12-Apr-2023

Calorie restriction may extend lifespan by improving the quality of gene transcription

Gut Microbiome: The Secret to Longevity in Centenarians

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Apr-2023

A youthful gut microbiome may contribute to enhanced longevity and overall health in people living past 100

Bacterial 'nanosyringes' inject drugs directly into human cells

New Scientist - 29-Mar-2023

More research needed but a revolutionary way to treat many diseases, including cancer

Boosting endogenous collagen production through mRNA, ameliorate skin wrinkling with age

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Jan-2023

Two promising techniques: mRNA delivery through CNP-created EVs and microneedles for EV application

Gut microbiota in mice influence brain's dopamine levels, influencing the motivation for exercise

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Jan-2023

The study highlights the diversity of microbiota and their importance for human health and fitness

Medin- amyloid-β aggregates could act an new targets to therapeutically treat Alzheimer's

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) - 17-Nov-2022

Medin deposits are indeed a cause of blood vessel damage, one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease

CRISPR gene-editing technology boosts cancer-fighting immune cells

BBC - 11-Nov-2022

Personalized T-cell therapy for untreatable cancers - further studies needed to test the dose and effectiveness

Scientists unveil role of genomic 'dark matter' in cancer detection and treatment

BBC - 27-Oct-2022

Early but promising finding that epigenetic changes alter the growth of cancer cells

Restructured mitochondrial metabolism linked to survival of human eggs

STAT - 20-Jul-2022

Complex I production temporarily halted in quiescent oocytes, promoting fertility

Blood composition explains the reason for frailty in older people

The Guardian - 01-Jun-2022

Treatments targeting faster-growing stem cells & low-quality blood cells can promote healthy ageing

Infusing aged mice with young cerebrospinal fluid improves memory

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-May-2022

Oligodendrogenesis and memory function in the aged brain can be improved by young CSF

Mammals have similar number of DNA mutations whatever their lifespan

BBC - 14-Apr-2022

Shorter lived animals have higher rate of mutations - could explain lower rates of cancer in larger mammals

Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability

University of Cambridge - 06-Apr-2022

Mapping the brain and creating charts could be used as a helpful clinical tool for other clinicians, psychiatrists and researchers

Procyanidin, a senotherapeutic compound from grape seed extends lifespan in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Dec-2021

Improved survival via eliminating old cells - potential candidate to slowdown ageing

Anti-inflammatory exercise factors target cerebrovasculature

Stanford School of Medicine - 08-Dec-2021

Exercise plasma boosts memory and dampens brain inflammation

Mammalian brain cells mapped for better understanding of the neuronal disorders

EurekAlert! - 06-Oct-2021

The atlas of the brain cells developed will help pave the way for future research in brain disorders

Ubiquitination of cell proteins determines ageing and longevity in C. elegans

SciTechDaily - 21-Aug-2021

Levels of ubiquitin-tagged proteins affect lifespan - insights may find answers to longevity

Skeletal stem cells delay bone healing and foster inflammageing in older people

Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021

Treating with BMP2 and Csf1 antagonist in mice restored youthfulness to the aged skeletal system

Unique gut bacteria linked to healthy ageing in centenarians

Live Science - 30-Jul-2021

Fuels bile acids to prevent infections, but more research is needed to confirm its impact on longevity

Eating less than 800 calories a day favoured weight loss via hungry pathogens

ScienceAlert - 27-Jun-2021

Long-term safety of the diet is questionable as it alters the healthy gut microbiome

Senescent immune system is a therapeutic target to extend healthy ageing

WVU Today - 21-Jun-2021

Degraded DNA repair in immune cells can cause premature ageing in the whole body

Mind-writing computer device allows the paralyzed to type faster

The Scientist - 13-May-2021

Brain-Computer Interface decodes handwritten thoughts to text, needs a few tweaks before clinical use

Bigmouth buffalo fish can live up to 112 years with no signs of ageing

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-May-2021

Long-living fish gives key insights on evolution history to age slower and live longer

Atomic structure of human telomerase developed using cryo-electron microscopy

Phys.org - 22-Apr-2021

High resolution telomerase model revealed new protein subunits; promises new therapy for aging diseases

Brain cells reprogrammed to neurons within the brain of mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Apr-2021

In vivo conversion of astrocytes could possibly bring brain regeneration therapies in the near future

Stay young making new blood even at an older age

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - 08-Mar-2021

Instead of young blood transfusions, why not make your own blood more youthful?

Macrophages trigger stem cells for wound repair and regeneration

Sydney Morning Herald - 11-Feb-2021

Macrophages and stem cell interaction promotes muscle repair in zebrafish and mice models

Human stem cells reduced Parkinson's symptoms in rats

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Feb-2021

Reprogrammed stem cells treated Parkinson's in rats; initiating clinical trials soon

New evidence on reversing cognitive ageing in aged mice

The Scientist - 20-Jan-2021

EP2 receptor which causes inflammation & ageing was knocked down in a disease model

Turn Bio licenses mRNA technology to undo ageing effects

Longevity Technology - 12-Jan-2021

A revolutionary technology research to provide the cure for age-related diseases

Inhibition of mitochondrial DNA might suppress tumour growth

Nature - 04-Jan-2021

IMTs degraded 1 in 3 cancer cell lines in vitro, and early promise in mice

Brown fat, the kind of fat tissue we all need for better health

New Atlas - 04-Jan-2021

Finding ways to produce brown fat or replace white fat for cardiac & metabolic health

Stem cells protect chromosomal ends differently than normal cells

The University of Sydney - 26-Dec-2020

Insights on this unique strategy could have breakthrough treatments for ageing and many diseases

Studies on melanocyte stem cells to prevent or reverse gray hair

Washington Post - 19-Dec-2020

Greying of hair is irrespective of age and gender; Scientists work on stem cells

Vision loss due to age & glaucoma reversed in mice

Medical Xpress - 02-Dec-2020

David Sinclair says findings are 'transformative for the care of age-related vision diseases'

Transgenic obese mice that do not suffer from being fat

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Nov-2020

Scientists discover a pathway to attenuate the deleterious effects of obesity

Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles

Medical Xpress - 29-Oct-2020

Researchers found an advancement in healing muscles with glutamine

New discovery explains mechanism regulating telomere length and function

Phys.org - 13-Oct-2020

Now we can better understand processes that regulate cell survival in ageing

Tumor regression achieved with single 3-pronged immunotherapy injection

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Sep-2020

IL-12 self-replicating RNA delivered in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) shows good results in mice

Mass production possible of laser powered/guided robots small enough to inject

New Scientist - 26-Aug-2020

You could fit 50,000 of these in a drop of blood - nanomedicine is getting closer

Good physical health could boost ageing mind

Medical Xpress - 19-Aug-2020

Declining muscle strength and ageing cognitive function are linked

Scientists go where no gene-editing tool has gone before

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jul-2020

DddA able to target mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) by splitting in half and hitching a ride

A gene editing tool to treat mitochondrial mutations

The Scientist - 09-Jul-2020

Derived from bacterial toxin - can make single base pair changes

The blood-brain barrier selectivity is impaired with age

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Jul-2020

Experiments in mice confirmed this, unraveling ageing mystery if it translates to humans

Naked mole-rat's immune system is resistant to cancer

Independent - 02-Jul-2020

Their extreme biology could be key to preventing cancer in humans

Scientists find a new and easy way of producing neurons

Science Daily - 25-Jun-2020

PTB is the ultimate switch that controls conversion of a cell into a neuron

Immunotherapy as new approach to battle senescent cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 23-Jun-2020

Successful in mice, it may help treat many age-related disease in human

Human stem cells successfully produced hair in mice

Nature - 03-Jun-2020

Major step towards treating baldness, skin diseases, also wounds and scarring

Could a vaccine be an alternative to senolytic drugs?

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-May-2020

New study in mice demonstrates an intriguing possibility with senescent cells research

Artificial eye for visually impaired people, humanoid robots

Independent - 22-May-2020

Bionic eye could provide more pixels and wider spectrum than human vision

Protein responsible for halting heart cell division, discovered

Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2020

Findings in mice study vital for heart cell regeneration and damage repair

Mice vision restored by reprogramming fibroblasts to photoreceptors

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Apr-2020

Important study in developing cheap and effective treatments for retinopathies

A new faster technique restores vision in mice with retinal degeneration

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - 15-Apr-2020

Researchers plan clinical trials of this in humans to treat retinal diseases

Whole-cancer genome analysis to revolutionize cancer treatment

BBC - 05-Feb-2020

This massive study should provide new targets to diagnose and treat all cancers

Why does our hair turn white?

BBC - 23-Jan-2020

Modulating your stress levels will help you prevent many problems, including your hair colour

Secondary stroke damage due to sticky pileup in blood vessels

Augusta University - 15-Jan-2020

Exosomes pick-up platelets causing blockage as seen in animal model

New AI program detects breast cancer better than specialists

Guardian - 01-Jan-2020

If clinical trials succeed, it will improve breast cancer screening accuracy and efficiency

Could you live longer with minimal brain activity?

Big Think - 25-Oct-2019

Gene regulation calmed high neural activity and prolonged life in mice & roundworm

Prime editing as a way of "editing" genes

BBC - 21-Oct-2019

There are around 75,000 mutations caused by DNA errors and prime editing can correct 89% of them

Life expectancy gains have slowed

BBC - 04-Oct-2019

In Japan, life expectancy gains have been bigger than in the UK in recent years

New screening test may help to nip ovarian cancers in the bud

Independent - 23-Aug-2019

4x survival rate if EOC is caught early

Ageing related brain stem stiffness lead to dysfunction of nerve cells

Medical Xpress - 14-Aug-2019

Used brain stem cells of young and old rats for this research

"Smart" cells for 'smart' therapies

UCSF - 24-Jul-2019

“Smart” cells behave like tiny autonomous robots, planned to detect damage and deliver help

Stem cell reactivation can improve tissue regeneration

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 16-Jul-2019

Just one pathway out of many that could improve tissue rejuvenation

Scientists create a lab-made microbe with fully redesigned DNA for the first time

Guardian - 15-May-2019

Organisms can survive even with a simple genetic code

Brain implant translates people's thoughts into speech

BBC - 24-Apr-2019

Text- and voice-free internet searches one step closer

Hundreds of new cancer gene targets discovered

BBC - 10-Apr-2019

Systematic approach reveals new targets for drug development

Antibodies restore brain function of old mice back to their young days

New Atlas - 05-Apr-2019

Possible treatment for neurodegenerative diseases of old age

Protein discovered that keeps skin young

Eyewitness News - 04-Apr-2019

COL17A1 protein promotes wound healing, skin regeneration, and reduces skin ageing

Clearing out senescent cells may prevent symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

Buck Institute - 19-Sep-2018

Alternative approaches to tau targets in neurodegenerative disorders

Senolytics staves off dementia in mice

Guardian - 19-Sep-2018

Killing of senescent (aging) brain cells with an enzyme stopped the progress of dementia

Wounds Healed With Reprogrammed Skin Cells

Singularity Hub - 14-Sep-2018

A topical solution converts cells from wounds into skin to repair tissue without scarring

First iPS Cell Trial for Heart Disease Soon

The Scientist - 31-Aug-2018

Researchers plan to implant induced stem cell-sheets on the heart to regenerate injured areas

Robot revolutionises study of new molecules

Independent - 18-Jul-2018

This software test many chemical reactions simultaneously and may lead to faster drug discovery

Leukaemia blood test breakthrough

Independent - 09-Jul-2018

With this method researchers can now detect acute myeloid leukaemia years in advance with a blood sample

Google AI predicts hospital patient deaths

Independent - 20-Jun-2018

Google’s algorithm predicted inpatient mortality in two different hospitals

The DNA Data We Have Is Too White

Smithsonian - 30-Apr-2018

87 percent of participants in worldwide genomics research of European descent. Disparity could p...

Old Brains Can Still Make New Neurons

Columbia University - 05-Apr-2018

Neurogenesis is the production of new neurons. In mice it declines with age and virtually ceases...

CR Leads to Longer Life but Less Grey Matter

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 05-Apr-2018

New study shows caloric restriction in lemurs extended lifespan up to 50%. Grey mouse lemur is a...

Low-Hum Therapy Seems To Counteract Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice

IFL Science - 04-Jan-2018

MIT researchers have exposed mice to a hum at 40 Hertz. Mice developed half as many amyloid beta...

Alcohol can cause irreversible genetic damage to stem cells

Guardian - 03-Jan-2018

Research using mice shows alcohol causes cancer by scrambling the DNA in cells. Alcohol metaboli...

Soft Gel Could Keep Artificial Organs Alive

Popular Mechanics - 13-Dec-2017

University of Fribourg report a new bio-inspired power source. 3D-printed gel layers use charged...

Boosting Mitochondrial Quality Control to Combat Alzheimer's

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 08-Dec-2017

Diseases like Alzheimer’s are the result of the loss of proteostasis. This leads to the creation...

Pol III enzyme shows anti-aging potential

New Atlas - 04-Dec-2017

RNA polymerase III (Pol III) is an enzyme essential for cell growth. Found withinin almost all c...

Unnatural microbe can make proteins

BBC - 29-Nov-2017

Bacterium's DNA modified to incorporate six letters instead of four. E. coli bug could hold on t...

Military tests brain implants that change your mood

IB Times - 27-Nov-2017

DARPA is funding research into "mind control" chips. Closed loop brain implants use artificial i...

Why Some People Age Faster Than Others

Newsweek - 11-Nov-2017

Genetic pathway identified that may regulate the rate at which we age. Longevity and behavioral ...

Genetically modified skin in life-saving treatment

BBC - 08-Nov-2017

Junctional epidermolysis bullosa DNA lacks the instructions to stick epidermis to the dermis. Ge...

Probe record activity of hundreds of neurons simultaneously

Kurzweil Network - 08-Nov-2017

Neuropixels probes are similar to electrophysiology probes, but... 1. thinner than a human hair ...

Blueprint for extraordinary Human Cell Atlas unveiled

Cambridge Independent - 02-Nov-2017

Atlas will be a comprehensive collection of reference maps of the human body. Will enable a deep...

New Type of Stem Cells Could Lead to New Treatments

Futurism - 11-Oct-2017

Researchers create Expanded Potential Stem Cells (EPSCs) in mice. ES and iPS aren’t capable of g...

Nanomachines constructed to destroy diseased cells (VIDEO)

RICE UNIVERSITY - 30-Aug-2017

Motor is a paddle-like chain of atoms that spins when activated by a light source. Spin between ...

False Positives in Senescent Cell Detection

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Aug-2017

Researchers commonly determine the presence of senescent cells through the use of the p16ink4a (p...

Stem cell brain implants could slow ageing

Guardian - 26-Jul-2017

Implanted stem cells that make fresh neurons in the brain. Lives of older mice extended by 10-15...

Personalized cancer vaccines vanquish melanoma

Scientific American - 06-Jul-2017

Six melanoma patients given an experimental, custom-made, neoantigen vaccine. None of their tumo...

Cancer vaccines could eliminate tumours

New Scientist - 05-Jul-2017

Researchers have been trying to find ways to ramp up the immune response to tumours. Two new tec...

No Known Limit To How Long Humans Can Live

Time - 28-Jun-2017

Paper in last year's Nature human body and brain petered out around 115. Now five critiques high...

Lab-Grown Blood Stem Cells Produced at Last

Scientific American - 18-May-2017

One team reprogrammed skin cell derived iPS cells with seven transcription factors. Progenitor c...

Cord blood rejuvenates old brains

New Scientist - 19-Apr-2017

Researchers inject mice with blood plasma from humans of different ages – babies, 22 and 66 years...

Prolonging Life with Fecal Transplants

Josh Mitteldorf Blog - 10-Apr-2017

Middle-aged fish receiving a transplant of gut bacteria from young fish had in increased mean lif...

Deep learning algorithm beats dermatologists in diagnosis of skin cancer –

Kurzweil Network - 25-Jan-2017

Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory used a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) algori...

RNA splicing could help us prevent aging

Futurism - 06-Dec-2016

Researchers wanted to find out the impact of RNA splicing on the ageing process

Can we rely on DIY air pollution sensors?

The Conversation - 02-Dec-2016

There has been a rapid growth of small, inexpensive sensors, but do they measure what users think...

First-time neurotechnology has restored locomotion in primates

BBC - 10-Nov-2016

An implant that beams instructions out of the brain, restores movement in paralysed primates

Universal cancer vaccine breakthrough

Independent - 02-Jun-2016

Nanoparticulate RNA immunotherapy puts pieces of cancer’s genetic RNA into tiny nanoparticles of ...

Smart wristband continuously measures biomarkers & electrolytes

iMedicalApps - 19-Feb-2016

Continuously analyses sweat to monitor electrolytes like sodium and potassium as well as biomarke...

Dissolvable wireless sensors monitor brain injury

Guardian - 22-Jan-2016

Made mainly of polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) and silicone. Monitors intracranial pressure a...

Cancer: lifestyle risk or just bad luck?

BBC - 17-Dec-2015

New study published in Nature concludes only 10-30% of cancers were down to “luck”. A January re...

Would upgrading your brain be too good to refuse?

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 14-Dec-2015

PAST: 2008 – BrainGate patient controls computer cursor using a chip embedded into his motor cor...

Microbubbles provide clear images of blood vessels in live animals

New Scientist - 25-Nov-2015

Technique takes advantage of how high-frequency ultrasound waves interact with tiny gas-filled bu...

Big Data Is Driving Personalized Medicine Revolution

Information Week - 12-Nov-2015

Drugs can be expensive, difficult to research, hard to get approved. Most drugs don’t work on la...

Harvard professor believes anti-aging pill is only a few years away

Sydney Morning Herald - 03-Oct-2015

If the greatest driver of disease in old age is old age itself, then why not find a cure for agei...

Wirelessly programmed implantable drug delivery device can release hundreds of single doses over 16 years

Phys.org - 29-Jun-2015

Iimplantable, microchip-based device may soon replace the injections and pills now needed to trea...

Novel approach using high molecular weight hyaluronan (HMW-HA) that has been determined to help the naked mole rat live cancer free

Kurzweil Network - 21-Jun-2013

Naked mole rats are subterranean rodents that have never been known to get cancer. Researchers h...