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NatureMar 18, 2026

In vivo site-specific engineering to reprogram T cells

Stable and cell-specific transgene expression can be achieved through in vivo site-specific integration of large DNA payloads using a two-vector system of engineered vectors, enabling reprogramming of T cells directly within the body.

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10235-xRead article
NatureMar 18, 2026

Synthetic circuits for cell ratio control

A synthetic genetic circuit made up of recombinase-based cell-fate branching devices enables precise control over the ratios of cell types in an offspring population, advancing synthetic biology capabilities.

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10259-3Read article
NatureMar 18, 2026

Adaptive evolution of gene regulatory networks in mammalian neocortex

The excitatory neuron diversity and specialized connectivity of complex, multilayered mammalian neocortex are driven by mammalian-specific cis-regulatory elements that reshape gene regulatory networks.

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10226-yRead article
NatureMar 18, 2026

Biosynthesis of cinchona alkaloids

A combination of isotopic labelling, gene silencing, single-nucleus RNA sequencing and comparative transcriptomics reveal the genes that mediate the biosynthesis of cinchona alkaloids including quinine.

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10227-xRead article
NatureMar 18, 2026

The E3 ubiquitin ligase mechanism specifying targeted microRNA degradation

Target-directed microRNA degradation is driven by the atypical ZSWIM8–CUL3 E3 ubiquitin ligase that uses a two-RNA-factor authentication mechanism to specifically recognize and degrade target-engaged miRNAs.

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10232-0Read article
NatureMar 18, 2026

Local agricultural transition, crisis and migration in the Southern Andes

In the Uspallata Valley, agriculture was adopted by local populations as evidenced by genetic continuity from earlier hunter-gatherers to farmers; maize-dependent agriculture later collapsed due to climate change.

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10233-zRead article
ScienceMar 12, 2026

Whole-embryo spatial transcriptomics at subcellular resolution from gastrulation to organogenesis

Gene expression patterns underlie development, but their systematic detection in whole embryos has remained elusive. This introduces a whole-embryo imaging platform using multiplexed error-robust FISH (weMERFISH).

DOI: 10.1126/science.adt3439Read article
ScienceMar 12, 2026

Polymerase trapping as the mechanism of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus genesis

Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses derive from low pathogenic avian influenza viruses. This study identifies the polymerase trapping mechanism behind the insertion of a multibasic cleavage site in the hemagglutinin gene.

DOI: 10.1126/science.adr6632Read article
ScienceMar 12, 2026

Extending the reach of a classic oncogene

Exocytosis exposes Src at the outer surface of cancer cells, poised for therapeutic targeting. This perspective examines the implications of non-canonical Src translocation for cancer therapy.

DOI: 10.1126/science.aef9956Read article
ScienceMar 12, 2026

Autophagolysosomal exocytosis inverts Src kinase onto the cell surface in cancer

Overexpression of the proto-oncogene Src is common to a wide variety of cancers. This work found that Src is noncanonically translocated and inverted onto the cell surface in cancer through autophagolysosomal exocytosis, revealing new therapeutic targets.

DOI: 10.1126/science.aec1778Read article
ScienceFeb 5, 2026

Programmable genome editing in human cells using RNA-guided bridge recombinases

Site-specific insertion of gene-sized DNA fragments remains an unmet need in genome editing. IS110-family serine recombinases mediate programmable DNA recombination using a bispecific RNA guide.

DOI: 10.1126/science.adz1884Read article
ScienceDec 18, 2025

Multistep genomics on single cells and live cultures in subnanoliter capsules

Single-cell sequencing methods uncover natural and induced variation between cells. This study demonstrates multistep functional genomic assays on living cells scaled to high throughput in subnanoliter capsules.

DOI: 10.1126/science.ady7209Read article
ScienceDec 18, 2025

High-throughput single-cell omics using semipermeable capsules

Biological systems are inherently complex and heterogeneous. This presents a versatile platform using semipermeable capsules for high-throughput single-cell omics that efficiently probes cellular phenotype and genotype.

DOI: 10.1126/science.ady7227Read article
ScienceSep 25, 2025

Megabase-scale human genome rearrangement with programmable bridge recombinases

Bridge recombinases are RNA-guided DNA recombinases that can programmably insert, excise, and invert DNA. This reports the discovery and engineering of bridge recombinases capable of megabase-scale genome rearrangements.

DOI: 10.1126/science.adz0276Read article