{"title":"B cell depletion in autoimmune disease: in vivo CAR-T or T cell engagers?","authors":"Melanie Senior, Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyer","doi":"10.1038/s41587-026-03069-5","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41587-026-03069-5","url":null,"abstract":"Deep B cell depletion is delivering transformative clinical results in autoimmune diseases. Dealmakers are wagering on the best tools for the job.","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"44 4","pages":"503-509"},"PeriodicalIF":41.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147383302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quantification and transcriptome profiling reveal abundant, dynamic and translatable dephospho-CoA-capped RNAs","authors":"Hao Hu, Qiyue Zhang, Xuan Ma, Hsu-Feng Chu, Han Wang, Yiwen Guo, Yuze Bai, Qianyu Wang, Zehao Li, Jiayi Zhao, Huiyuan Lin, Chenjiang You, Xing Li, Liang Tong, Xuemei Chen","doi":"10.1038/s41587-026-03040-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-026-03040-4","url":null,"abstract":"Cellular metabolites have emerged as noncanonical RNA caps. Despite its early discovery as an RNA cap, the dephospho-CoA (dpCoA) cap remains largely uncharacterized because of a lack of detection technologies. Here we use biochemical and structural analysis to identify Arabidopsis NUDT11 as a specific decapping enzyme toward dpCoA-RNA. Leveraging this specificity, we develop biochemical and transcriptomic methods to quantify and profile dpCoA-RNA across the genome, revealing that dpCoA-RNAs exist across species and exhibit tissue-specific and/or condition-specific variations. In Arabidopsis, dpCoA-RNAs possess distinct transcription start sites and respond more rapidly to high light intensity as compared to 7-methylguanosine (m7G)-capped RNAs. Moreover, Arabidopsis dpCoA-RNAs can reach up to 15% of m7G-capped RNAs in abundance and are associated with translating ribosomes. We further demonstrate that an in vitro transcribed dpCoA-RNA is translated in human cells. This study uncovers a dynamic dpCoA cap that may potentially influence gene expression and establishes a toolkit for future investigations.","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147346840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erik Alexandersson, Thies Marten Heick, Anna Chailyan, Sisse Marquina-Jongberg, Thomas de Bang, Claus Felby
{"title":"Sharing big data for sustainable agri-food innovation","authors":"Erik Alexandersson, Thies Marten Heick, Anna Chailyan, Sisse Marquina-Jongberg, Thomas de Bang, Claus Felby","doi":"10.1038/s41587-026-03052-0","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41587-026-03052-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"44 4","pages":"514-517"},"PeriodicalIF":41.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147346458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Establishing a commercial solution for extremely rare genetic diseases","authors":"Stanley T. Crooke, Andrew W. Lo","doi":"10.1038/s41587-026-03056-w","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41587-026-03056-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"44 4","pages":"511-513"},"PeriodicalIF":41.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147329353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Considerations for the future of in vitro gametogenesis in fertility care","authors":"Hannah L. Landecker, Amander T. Clark","doi":"10.1038/s41587-026-03034-2","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41587-026-03034-2","url":null,"abstract":"The potential use of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) as a reproductive technology could redefine parentage, including the possibility of bipaternal parentage, raising hopes for those who have infertility or desire reproductive autonomy. However, IVG is not yet feasible for human reproduction, and substantial hurdles must be overcome if it is to become a clinical reality. This Comment outlines the major technical limitations of IVG and argues for public engagement in shaping the future directions of IVG research.","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"44 4","pages":"518-520"},"PeriodicalIF":41.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147308310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fabian B. H. Rehm, Kim C. Liu, Rongzhen Tian, Jason W. Chin
{"title":"Highly mutagenic continuous evolution in E. coli using a Φ29-based orthogonal replication system","authors":"Fabian B. H. Rehm, Kim C. Liu, Rongzhen Tian, Jason W. Chin","doi":"10.1038/s41587-025-02944-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-025-02944-x","url":null,"abstract":"Organisms that permit hypermutation of target genes without off-target mutagenesis of the host genome enable the accelerated, continuous evolution of genes for new or enhanced functions. We develop and optimize an orthogonal DNA replication system in <jats:italic>Escherichia</jats:italic> <jats:italic>coli</jats:italic> that uses components from bacteriophage Φ29. The minimal system requires just two Φ29 genes to maintain the replicon and replicons can be efficiently engineered in vivo. We generate a highly mutagenic Φ29 DNA polymerase that introduces mutations at a frequency approaching 10 <jats:sup>−4</jats:sup> per base per generation (one mutation in a 1-kb gene every ten generations). Our system is stable for hundreds of generations and enables the continuous, accelerated evolution of new gene functions. We demonstrate the rapid evolution of a tetracycline resistance gene to confer resistance to tigecycline at higher levels than achieved with previously reported systems. We further evolve a 1,000-fold increase in β-lactamase activity for a third-generation cephalosporin in just 3 days.","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147279660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Binglan Li, Anil Kumar Saini, Jose Guadalupe Hernandez, Jason H. Moore
{"title":"Agentic AI and the rise of in silico team science in biomedical research","authors":"Binglan Li, Anil Kumar Saini, Jose Guadalupe Hernandez, Jason H. Moore","doi":"10.1038/s41587-026-03035-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-026-03035-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"346 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":46.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147279663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transposable elements in the dark genome","authors":"Iris Marchal","doi":"10.1038/s41587-026-03012-8","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41587-026-03012-8","url":null,"abstract":"Transposable elements (TEs), such as retrotransposons and endogenous retroviruses, are increasingly recognized for their important roles in genome function and impact on disease development. Residing mostly in the ‘dark genome’ — the part of the genome that does not encode proteins — TEs have long been difficult to study because of their repetitive nature. Recent technological advances are helping researchers overcome this issue, allowing them to identify how TEs contribute to disease development and discover novel targets for therapeutics. Despite this progress, the field still faces challenges. How can we translate this growing understanding of the dark genome into therapeutics? We asked experts in the field for their thoughts.","PeriodicalId":19084,"journal":{"name":"Nature biotechnology","volume":"44 4","pages":"525-528"},"PeriodicalIF":41.7,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147276680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}