Biology Decoding 5′ RNA Capping with NpnNs by Bacteria Recent developments in molecular biology have shed light on the intricate processes governing RNA synthesis and modification. Among these processes, the capping of RNA at its 5′ end has emerged as a pivotal topic of interest for researchers. The recent study conducted by an international team of scientists reveals groundbreaking insights into the molecular mechanisms […] Written by Bioengineer January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Can Mayor Mamdani Turn Climate Action Into an Affordability Win for NYC? – State of the Planet Below-average temperatures and gusty winds did not deter tens of thousands of people from gathering in lower Manhattan last week to witness Zohran Mamdani take an oath to become New York City’s next mayor. Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Credit: Karamccurdy via Wikimedia Commons “Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously,” Mamdani said during his inauguration speech. “We may not always succeed, but never will we be accused of lacking […] Written by Guest January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology The biggest biotech funding rounds in December 2025 The companies Kymera Therapeutics, Immunovant, and Dyne Therapeutics bagged the biggest biotech funding rounds overall in December 2025 across private and public funding types. In this article, we break down last month’s private and public fundraising activity, looking at the largest rounds in more detail. Private biotech funding rounds in December 2025 First, let’s take […] Written by Willow Shah-Neville January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Life Sciences The 4x rule: Why some people’s DNA is more unstable than others A large scale genetic analysis of more than 900,000 people has revealed that specific regions of DNA become increasingly unstable over time. These regions are made up of very short sequences that repeat again and again, and the study shows that they tend to grow longer as people age. Researchers also found that common inherited […] Written by Admin January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Mitochondrial presequences harbor variable strengths to maintain organellar function Hundreds of mitochondrial proteins rely on N-terminal presequences for organellar targeting and import. While generally described as positively charged amphiphilic helices, presequences lack a consensus motif and thus likely promote protein import into mitochondria with variable efficiencies. Indeed, the concept of presequence strength underlies biological models such as stress sensing, yet a quantitative analysis of […] Written by Admin January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Labour’s ‘deeply alarming’ attack on protest rights British authorities have severely restricted the right to protest in contravention of their international human rights obligations, creating an environment in which peaceful dissent is increasingly treated as a criminal act, Human Rights Watch said in its latest report. ‘Silencing the Streets’: The Right to Protest Under Attack in the UK documents that the UK’s […] Written by brendan January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Life Sciences Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA Scientists have, for the first time, rebuilt ancient genomes of Human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B (HHV-6A/B) using DNA from archaeological human remains that are more than 2,000 years old. The research, led by teams at the University of Vienna and the University of Tartu (Estonia) and published in Science Advances, shows that these viruses have […] Written by Admin January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Life Sciences FDA Launches the TEMPO Pilot for Digital Health Devices to Improve Patient Access to Technologies – Duane Morris Life Sciences Law By Vicki G. Norton, Ph.d., Frederick R. Ball and Victoria (Tori) Hawekotte The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes (TEMPO) for Digital Health Devices Pilot, through which FDA would exercise enforcement discretion over participant manufacturers’ digital health devices to improve patient access to digital health […] Written by Duane Morris January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Basilea pens collab with US biotech to develop new antifungal Basilea Pharmaceutica is continuing its quest to develop much-needed new antifungal drugs by penning a deal with Prokaryotics worth at least $48 million. Written by Admin January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology New Arabidopsis BIK1 Alleles Confirm Immunity Role In a groundbreaking study poised to redefine our understanding of plant immunity, researchers have unveiled novel insights into the pivotal roles of the receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases BIK1 and PBL1 in Arabidopsis. These kinases, previously studied primarily through single transfer DNA (T-DNA) insertional mutant alleles, are reaffirmed as central players in the plant’s pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) […] Written by Bioengineer January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Labour’s ‘deeply alarming’ attack on protest rights British authorities have severely restricted the right to protest in contravention of their international human rights obligations, creating an environment in which peaceful dissent is increasingly treated as a criminal act, Human Rights Watch said in its latest report. ‘Silencing the Streets’: The Right to Protest Under Attack in the UK documents that the UK’s […] Written by brendan January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA Scientists have, for the first time, rebuilt ancient genomes of Human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B (HHV-6A/B) using DNA from archaeological human remains that are more than 2,000 years old. The research, led by teams at the University of Vienna and the University of Tartu (Estonia) and published in Science Advances, shows that these viruses have […] Written by Admin January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Labour’s ‘deeply alarming’ attack on protest rights British authorities have severely restricted the right to protest in contravention of their international human rights obligations, creating an environment in which peaceful dissent is increasingly treated as a criminal act, Human Rights Watch said in its latest report. ‘Silencing the Streets’: The Right to Protest Under Attack in the UK documents that the UK’s […] Written by brendan January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA Scientists have, for the first time, rebuilt ancient genomes of Human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B (HHV-6A/B) using DNA from archaeological human remains that are more than 2,000 years old. The research, led by teams at the University of Vienna and the University of Tartu (Estonia) and published in Science Advances, shows that these viruses have […] Written by Admin January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
FDA Launches the TEMPO Pilot for Digital Health Devices to Improve Patient Access to Technologies – Duane Morris Life Sciences Law By Vicki G. Norton, Ph.d., Frederick R. Ball and Victoria (Tori) Hawekotte The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes (TEMPO) for Digital Health Devices Pilot, through which FDA would exercise enforcement discretion over participant manufacturers’ digital health devices to improve patient access to digital health […] Written by Duane Morris January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked