Mapping the maternal–fetal interface through pregnancy in high resolution Summary This Nature Research Briefing summarises a high-resolution single-cell and spatial transcriptomics study (Wang et al.) that maps the human maternal–foetal…
Population-scale repeat expansions elucidate disease risk and brain atrophy Article Meta Article Date: 08 April 2026 Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10345-6 Article Title: Population-scale repeat expansions elucidate disease risk and brain atrophy…
Superconductivity and electronic structures of nickelate thin film superstructures Summary This Nature paper reports the growth and comprehensive characterisation of multiple Ruddlesden–Popper–type nickelate thin-film superstructures (labelled 1212, 2222, 1313 and…
Synthetic super-enhancers enable precision viral immunotherapy Article Date: 08 April 2026 Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10329-6 Article Image: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10329-6/figures/1 Summary The authors design and validate synthetic super-enhancers (SSEs) that drive highly selective,…
Hidden human–virus interactions uncovered in DNA in blood and saliva Summary Researchers scanned DNA sequence data from blood and saliva samples in large biobanks to measure the abundance of viral…
Genetics reveal why people respond differently to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Summary Researchers are uncovering genetic reasons why people vary in their response to GLP-1-based anti-obesity medicines. Variants in the GLP1R…
High-precision measurement of the W boson mass with the CMS experiment Article Date: 8 April 2026 Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10168-5 Article Title: High-precision measurement of the W boson mass with the…
Genetic predictors of GLP1 receptor agonist weight loss and side effects Author style: Punchy — this is a high-impact pharmacogenetics study with clear clinical implications. Summary This large study (23andMe…
Mummified early Permian reptile reveals ancient amniote breathing apparatus Summary Researchers describe exceptionally preserved mummified specimens of the early Permian captorhinid reptile (Captorhinus) that retain integument, cartilages and elements of…
Asymmetric selection of a rice immune module and rebuild of disease resistance Article Date: 08 April 2026Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10361-6Article Image: Summary This Nature paper describes the discovery and functional characterisation…
