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Feb 2026
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division.
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Feb 2026
Redefining cardiovascular care for women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women across the globe, yet significant progress has been made in prevention, diagnosis and management thanks to more sex-specific research, as noted in a special Go Red for Women issue of Circulation, the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed scientific journal, published today.
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Feb 2026
Canadian study reveals how COVID-19 lockdowns masked child maltreatment
Hospital admissions for maltreatment of children under the age of 2 years declined 31% during the 16-week lockdown at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to prepandemic levels after restrictions lifted, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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Feb 2026
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce rhododendron-derived drugs
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities.
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Feb 2026
From liquid handling to sample storage
PulpFixin®, a materials science company focused on replacing single-use plastics in life science laboratories, will debut a slate of new automation-ready, compostable lab products at the 2026 SLAS International Conference and Exhibition in Boston, expanding its footprint across liquid handling, sample identification and cold storage workflows.
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Feb 2026
Frozen in time: Ancient bacteria reveal evolution of drug resistance
Bacteria have evolved to adapt to all of Earth's most extreme conditions, from scorching heat to temperatures well below zero.
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Feb 2026
Nuclera and leadXpro partner to accelerate structure-based drug design for complex membrane proteins
Nuclera, the biotechnology company enabling rapid access to high-quality proteins and leadXpro, a specialist in structure-based drug discovery for membrane proteins, today announced a scientific partnership.
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Feb 2026
Nuclear speckles may be the unseen architects of viral infection spread
Recent research reveals that nuclear speckles play a key role in modifying viral messenger RNAs and in their transport out of the nucleus; therefore, nuclear speckles are an important subject of study in understanding viral infections.
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Feb 2026
Trump required hospitals to post their prices for patients. Mostly it’s the industry using the data.
Republicans think patients should be shopping for better health care prices. The party has long pushed to give patients money and let consumers do the work of reducing costs.
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Feb 2026
Post-exercise milk helps protect bone density in adults over 60
The study highlights the role of milk and resistance training in improving bone health and physical performance among older adults through nutrition education.
