Could mending damaged DNA prolong life?

Nature, Published online: 04 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02385-9Inspired by long-lived animals — and human centenarians — researchers are hunting for ways to enhance DNA repair and extend healthspan.

Nature, Published online: 04 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02385-9

Inspired by long-lived animals — and human centenarians — researchers are hunting for ways to enhance DNA repair and extend healthspan.

Europe can become a bioengineering powerhouse with these three changes

Nature, Published online: 04 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02389-5Sustaining the region’s strong position in the life-sciences sector will require investment and education in bioengineering.

Nature, Published online: 04 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02389-5

Sustaining the region’s strong position in the life-sciences sector will require investment and education in bioengineering.

Controversial White House plan to overhaul US science funding faces Senate opposition

Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02436-1Proposal to put political appointees in charge of research grants could be temporarily halted if lawmakers’ efforts are successful.

Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02436-1

Proposal to put political appointees in charge of research grants could be temporarily halted if lawmakers’ efforts are successful.

Cancer-fighting antibodies with a one-two punch take aim at tumours

Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02398-4Bispecific antibodies, which bind to two targets, are sweeping into the clinic and are prompting even more elaborate versions.

Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02398-4

Bispecific antibodies, which bind to two targets, are sweeping into the clinic and are prompting even more elaborate versions.