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Researchers created a DIA-MS atlas of 13,609 proteins across 2,856 samples from fetal, healthy adult, paired non-tumor, and tumor tissues. The resource maps tissue-specific protein patterns, cancer-associated changes, organ-specific drug-toxicity signals, and candidate therapeutic targets.

Not all fats affect your body the same way. Researchers found that palmitic acid, a saturated fat common in many foods, may contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes by triggering inflammation, toxic fat buildup, and cellular stress. In contrast, oleic acid—the heart-healthy fat abundant in olive oil—appears to help protect insulin function and may even counter some of the harmful effe…

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Nature Communications, Published online: 21 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74689-3 Detoxifying the immunogenic lipopolysaccharide (LPS) remains challenging. Here, the authors show that the Brassicaceae protein LORE binds LPS with high affinity and develop plant-derived nanovesicles displaying native LORE, combined with cerium-based nanozymes, to enable LPS hydrolysis.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone produced primarily in the gut that helps regulate blood sugar levels, appetite, food cravings, and eating behavior. Scientists have developed modified, longer-lasting versions called GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) that can be used as medications - and potentially treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). Findings from both rodent and human studies will be …

A new study reveals that staying awake for twenty-four hours leaves a specific chemical signature in saliva. Using machine learning, scientists identified ten biomarkers that accurately detect extreme fatigue, paving the way for roadside sleepiness tests.

The colorimeter is an important scientific instrument used to measure the concentration of colored substances in a solution by analyzing how much light the solution absorbs. Today, colorimeters are widely used in chemistry, biology, medicine, environmental science, and industry. Their development over more than a century has greatly improved the accuracy and efficiency of chemical analysis. The h…

Nature Communications, Published online: 20 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74324-1 Cancer cells require accelerated biomass production to fuel DNA replication. Here, the authors show that ATF4 couples amino acid and nucleotide synthesis with translation of replication machinery to ensure proper DNA replication timing in leukemia.

Space breeding is an emerging approach that integrates space science with plant breeding to generate novel genetic variation for crop improvement. It is a relatively novel agricultural frontier and technique, harnesses the unique conditions of the extra-terrestrial environment to accelerate crop improvement. This multidisciplinary approach exposes seeds to space conditions like microgravity, cosm…

Nature Communications, Published online: 20 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74222-6 RNA acetylation by NAT10 is linked to disease, but its catalytic mechanism is unclear. Here, the authors report cryo-EM structures of Chaetomium thermophilum NAT10 in complex with a cytidine-CoA probe with and without ADP.

BackgroundMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is recognized as a pressing global public health burden. However, its molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood.MethodsIn this study, an integrative analysis of transcriptome datasets from the GEO database was conducted. GEO2R and the R programming language were used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to oxidative stress a…

Scientists in Brazil have developed a novel biomaterial that could transform how severe gum disease is treated, offering hope for patients who have lost bone and tissue around their teeth. The material, created by researchers at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, combines an unusual trio of ingredients: latex extracted from jackfruit, pomegranate peel extract and simvastatin, a medi…

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 19 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02185-8 Few nickel enzymes have been discovered to date, limiting understanding of nickel-catalysed chemistry in nature. Now, a unique family of nickel pincer mononucleotide-utilizing enzymes has been identified through bioinformatics and characterized through biochemical and structural studies, expanding the known repertoir…

BackgroundObesity drives chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Danlou tablet (DLT), a traditional Chinese medicine formula, is used to treat coronary heart disease by regulating lipid metabolism, suggesting potential for addressing obesity-related metabolic dysfunction. However, its role in obesity and insulin resistance remains unexplored.ObjectivesWe investigated the eff…