Mothers in academia take on considerably more childcare-related responsibilities than do fathers.

Nature Genetics - Analysis of 14,106 tumor genomes highlights recurrent mutations in mitochondrial ribosomal RNA encoded within the mitochondrial genome. Mutations occur at hotspot positions and...

Ever wondered why eating something sugary gives you such an energy boost? It turns out that the secret lies within our cells, specifically in tiny structures called mitochondria, often dubbed the cell...

Some data practices can lead to statistically dubious findings. Here’s how to avoid them.

Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the ‘powerhouses’ of our cells, allows us to make the fuel we need from s...

imageimageEfficient mitochondrial gene therapy is achieved with a novel tandem zinc finger nuclease (mtZFN) architecture delivered via adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors, significantly reducing mutation loads in muscle tissue and rescuing ...

Hundreds of cubes of human brain tissue help scientists to chart the energy-making capabilities of various brain regions.

Study dispels myth that order of names in a paper’s author list dictates perception of success.

Petrovic et al. demonstrate that ergothioneine acts as an alternative substrate for cystathionine gamma-lyase, an H2S-producing enzyme, leading to an increase of protein persulfidation. The persulfida...

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Impaired mitochondrial bioenergetics in macrophages can drive hyperinflammatory cytokine responses, but whether this may also be caused by inherited mtDNA mutations is unknown. Here, we address this q...

Are postdocs the overlooked backbone of academia? Despite their vital contributions, postdoctoral researchers are often stuck in precarious, temporary roles…

A new research commissioner will help to build the European Union’s next massive science scheme — with a renewed focus on innovation.

From an early age boys are treated as though they are smarter and more talented than girls. It can lead to a damaging overconfidence

This year’s competition has a special category on artificial intelligence research or quantum science—no Ph.D. needed

A road map to success based on Nature’s hiring-in-science survey, with advice for every stage from application to offer.

PhD students in Sweden accessed mental-health services at increasing rates as their studies went on.