More muscle, less belly fat: mutations to a gene are linked to wide-ranging benefits

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02438-zAnalysis of one million diverse genomes yields mutations associated with lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and other ‘cardiometabolic’ conditions.

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02438-z

Analysis of one million diverse genomes yields mutations associated with lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and other ‘cardiometabolic’ conditions.

<i>FNIP1</i> variants are associated with favourable metabolism in 1 million humans

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10864-2The FNIP1 pathway has a role in human energy metabolism, and its inhibition is a potential therapeutic strategy in cardiometabolic disease.

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10864-2

The FNIP1 pathway has a role in human energy metabolism, and its inhibition is a potential therapeutic strategy in cardiometabolic disease.

Can empty space can interact with light — and even change its properties?

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02289-8Observations of a magnetized stellar core indicate that in an ultra-strong magnetic field, empty space can polarize light.

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02289-8

Observations of a magnetized stellar core indicate that in an ultra-strong magnetic field, empty space can polarize light.

Maps of chromosomal regions crucial for cell division reveal high diversity

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02327-5Centromeres are regions of chromosomes that are required for cell division. Complete sequence characterization of centromeres from a diverse group of 65 individual…

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02327-5

Centromeres are regions of chromosomes that are required for cell division. Complete sequence characterization of centromeres from a diverse group of 65 individuals reveals dynamic and rapid patterns of mutational change, providing information about centromere evolution and function.