Plague scare: what scientists know — and what Russia won’t say

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03215-8Unverified rumours swirl around the death of a Siberian laboratory technician. Nature talks to a biosecurity specialist to unpack the fallout

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03215-8

Unverified rumours swirl around the death of a Siberian laboratory technician. Nature talks to a biosecurity specialist to unpack the fallout

How to build a mouse: embryo development captured in stunning detail

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03193-xGene-editing technologies enabled researchers to trace the cell-by-cell development of a single fertilised mouse egg to a late-stage embryo.

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03193-x

Gene-editing technologies enabled researchers to trace the cell-by-cell development of a single fertilised mouse egg to a late-stage embryo.

Big dogs age faster than little ones — rogue ‘jumping genes’ might be to blame

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03199-5Study of almost 900 dogs from roughly 120 breeds finds that rapid ageing of large canines is linked to changes in the epigenome.

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03199-5

Study of almost 900 dogs from roughly 120 breeds finds that rapid ageing of large canines is linked to changes in the epigenome.

Women are talking about menopause — health systems must listen

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03218-5In the Arab world, lack of training, research and discussion about menopause is hampering care. Three changes can help.

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03218-5

In the Arab world, lack of training, research and discussion about menopause is hampering care. Three changes can help.

Editorial Expression of Concern: Maternal gut bacteria promote neurodevelopmental abnormalities in mouse offspring

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11070-wEditorial Expression of Concern: Maternal gut bacteria promote neurodevelopmental abnormalities in mouse offspring

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11070-w

Editorial Expression of Concern: Maternal gut bacteria promote neurodevelopmental abnormalities in mouse offspring

UAE completes Arab world’s first solo space probe <b>– </b>and sets course for an asteroid

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03154-4The device will be launched on a joint UAE-US-built craft. Some researchers say it could be the last mission constructed with outside help.

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03154-4

The device will be launched on a joint UAE-US-built craft. Some researchers say it could be the last mission constructed with outside help.