11-Mar-2026 Cell lineage tracing: Methods, applications, and challenges Higher Education Press Over the past two decades, cell biologists and computational biologists have worked to develop lineage tracing techniques that can decode the relationships between progenitor cells and their differentiated progeny. Journal Quantitative Biology
10-Mar-2026 Insights into advantages and limitations of network pharmacology in traditional Chinese medicine Xia & He Publishing Inc. Network pharmacology, an interdisciplinary field integrating systems biology, bioinformatics, and network science, has emerged as a transformative approach in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) research. By enabling multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway analysis, it aligns closely with the holistic philosophy of TCM and offers new avenues for understanding complex herbal formulations, pharmacological mechanisms, and drug development. Journal Future Integrative Medicine
10-Mar-2026 HKU marine scientists reveal giant clam feeding strategy could determine their future survival The University of Hong Kong A research team from the Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) and the School of Biological Sciences of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has helped address this question by developing an innovative mathematical model that allows conservationists to easily assess feeding strategies of different giant clam species. This knowledge can help conservationists to predict the future vulnerability of different giant clam species and identify those in need of timely protection. Journal Communications Biology
4-Mar-2026 Thymus function may hold the key to understanding immune ageing Science Exploration Press Researchers from the Southern University of Science and Technology propose a “thymus-centric” framework to combat immunosenescence and improve health outcomes in older adults. Journal Ageing and Cancer Research & Treatment Funder Guangdong Science and Technology Program, Shenzhen Science and Technology Program, Shenzhen Science and Technology Program
3-Mar-2026 Powering forward: A year of discovery in mitochondrial science KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell and also a key factor in unraveling life processes and disease mechanisms. As a platform featuring cutting-edge perspectives in mitochondrial biology, Mitochondrial Communications is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research oriented toward mitochondrial health, with the aim of rapidly publishing high-quality, rigorously peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and commentaries. Journal Mitochondrial Communications
3-Mar-2026 Editors’ picks high-impact articles Higher Education Press As global men’s health research rapidly advances toward precision and intelligence, multiple articles in UroPrecision have garnered sustained attention and high readership. In this issue, we have selected 9 high-impact articles covering topics such as artificial intelligence, minimally invasive prostate treatments, sexual and regenerative medicine, and reproductive endocrinology and male infertility. Together, they highlight the current focal points in clinical and translational research. Journal UroPrecision
2-Mar-2026 toGC: a new tool for correcting errors in gene annotations using RNA-seq data KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Researchers in China developed toGC, a new tool that corrects errors in gene annotations using RNA-seq data. Experimentally validated toGC's accuracy, discovering two novel GPCR genes misannotated as one. Demonstrated toGC's broad utility by applying it successfully to multiple oomycete species. Journal Journal of Integrative Agriculture Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, “Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talent” Program, China, Yuanchao Wang from the Chinese Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System
2-Mar-2026 Mizzou researchers are developing a rewritable DNA hard drive University of Missouri-Columbia Scientists are exploring synthetic DNA as a way to store massive amounts of data. Now, University of Missouri researchers, led by Li-Qun “Andrew” Gu, are taking it a step further by developing a method to make DNA storage reusable. Journal PNAS Nexus
2-Mar-2026 HPV genotype as a predictor of bevacizumab treatment response in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis patients Higher Education Press A landmark clinical study identifies Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genotype as a significant independent predictor of treatment response in patients with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP), revealing that tumors associated with HPV-11 exhibit a substantially better response to intralesional bevacizumab therapy compared to those driven by HPV-6.
