Researchers at City of Hope® and TGen (part of City of Hope) have identified a significant correlation between a tumor’s “splicing burden” and its clinical response to treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC).

In a new study published in Diabetes, University of Michigan researchers found that a gut hormone known as fibroblast growth factor 15, or FGF15, is essential for preserving lean mass during diet-induced weight loss.

Salicylic acid, the active molecule in aspirin and some acne medications, is a hormone in plants that is essential for immunity, but it’s a double-edged sword: Too much can cause autoimmunity and stunt growth. In a new study UC Davis researchers discovered that plants use a surprising multi-layered system to regulate salicylic acid levels and keep their immune system in check.

Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can read genetic code the way large language models like ChatGPT read text. Scanning the genome for biological mutation patterns, the computer model traces pairs of genes back in time to their last common ancestor.