Viruses that attack bacteria may be an important component of our gut microbiota.
Viruses that attack bacteria may be an important component of our gut microbiota.
A new class of immune cell could protect against type 1 diabetes by suppressing other immune cells.
Mosquitos infected by the malaria parasite are more likely to land on and probe a substrate laced with human body odor than their uninfected counterparts.
Patients with major depressive disorder appear to have malfunctioning circadian rhythms, which could lead researchers to new avenues for treatment.
A molecule found only in the blood of young mice dramatically reverses thickening and stiffening of the heart muscle in old mice.
Telomeres and disease; Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes may fight malaria; bat tongue mops nectar; newly sequenced genomes
Mice that explore more have higher levels of neurogenesis, suggesting a link between experience, brain plasticity, and the emergence of distinct personalities.
Artificially induced bacterial infections in mosquitoes could reduce the spread of malaria-causing parasites.
Christian de Duve chose to be euthanized at home in Belgium at age 95.
A small protein produced by fat cells appears to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially revealing a new way to treat diabetes.