The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Evolutionary origin of the pulegone BGC. (A) Original hypothesis of BGC formation based on S. tenuifolia genome assembly. (B) Observation of the A. rugosa BGC and consequences for the hypothesis. (C) ...

Madeleine Keller ’23 and Madeline McKinney ’23 were the lead authors on the recent article “Psilocybin biosynthesis enhancement through gene source optimization” from Metabolic Engineering Volume 91.

Scientists have long sought to understand why some plants are fragrant powerhouses while others remain subtle. Now, a ...

BOSTON – The development and progression of type 2 diabetes are affected by numerous biological processes, such as the body’s response to insulin, the health of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells ...

A multidisciplinary research team at the Rockefeller University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Vanderbilt University, has developed a discovery platform that can probe the function of ...

Ectoine, a cyclic amino acid derivative, is synthesised by a range of halophilic and moderate halophilic microorganisms to counterbalance high-salinity environments. As a key compatible solute, ...

New research uncovers over 1,300 genetic loci driving metabolic syndrome, revealing links to brain tissues and offering insights for tailored health strategies across populations. Study: Multivariate ...

Researchers analysing large genetic datasets found that type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure share parts of their genetic architecture. They identified different genetic “clusters” that appear to ...

A recent study analyzed individuals from diverse backgrounds and identified various genetic clusters involved in a broad range of biological mechanisms that may help explain ancestry-associated ...