Could the nitroplast be the new powerhouse of the cell?
New organelle discovered in a marine alga rewrites the eukaryotic relationship with nitrogen.
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Unmasking cancer’s mitochondrial heist
Why do cancer cells rob T-cells and what happens when they do?
Jaws of the Jurassic: The gory evolution of bloodsucking lampreys
Flesh-eating lampreys from the Jurassic era are challenging the way we think about lamprey (and vertebrate) biology.
Grasping Ageing by the Horns
Can we defy ageing? Scientists discover that taurine can improve lifespan and health in animals.
Superpowered Salamanders
How do superpowered salamanders regenerate their brains and can humans do it too? Jennifer investigates.
Tackling the mysterious 8%: A new chapter for human DNA
In 2022, scientists now have the most complete genome of Homo sapiens in history. How did we get here? Jennifer investigates.
Fighting cancer with junk?
Can we use the ‘junk’ in our DNA to fight back against cancer? Jennifer investigates the disease cancer and how blind mole rats can repurpose ‘junk’ in their DNA to stop cancer before it starts.
