‘Rhythm beats volume’: How the brain keeps the world looking familiarRice scientists’ custom, large-scale neurorecording array sheds light on how the brain keeps the world looking familiar. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
Algorithm maps genetic connection between Alzheimer’s and specific neuronsRice researchers and collaborators developed a computational tool that can help identify which specific types of cells in the body are genetically linked to complex human traits and diseases, including in forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s and Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
A molecular ‘reset button’ for reading the brain through a blood testRice bioengineers have designed an erasable serum marker that could enable clinicians to detect problems or measure any changes in how a patient responds to treatment with greater precision, using simple, minimally-invasive testing. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
Metabolic clues emerge from new molecular map of Alzheimer’sRice scientists have developed the first complete, label-free molecular atlas of the Alzheimer’s brain in an animal model. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
Scientists demonstrate first-time use of AI for genetic circuit designA new study reports first-time use of artificial intelligence for genetic circuit design. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
Rice lab to help develop bioprinted kidneys as part of ARPA-H PRINT program awardRice bioengineer Antonios Mikos is part of a team of researchers led by the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine awarded up to $24.8 million over five years to help address the nation’s growing organ donor shortage by bioprinting Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
More precise DNA base editing could improve treatment for cystic fibrosisResearchers at Rice and collaborators have refined a DNA base-editing technology to make it more precise, a step that could improve prospects for treating some patients with cystic fibrosis. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
CRISPR-based technique unlocks healing power of mitochondria for heart failure therapyRice researchers and collaborators induced heart cells to increase mitochondria production to optimal levels, opening a path toward a new therapy for heart failure. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
Platform to map living brain noninvasively takes next big stepA technology designed to read gene activity in the brain from a simple blood test has now cleared a major translational hurdle. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu
Rice-led research to develop first regenerative therapy for lymphedema receives up to $18.2M federal awardA team of researchers led by Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been awarded up to $18.2 million in funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop a first-of-its-kind regenerative treatment aimed at restoring damaged Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at news.rice.edu