Venom-based drugs for pain; microbes in the deep ocean; altruistic, suicidal bacteria; a call for open access; clinical sequencing; the newest genomes
Venom-based drugs for pain; microbes in the deep ocean; altruistic, suicidal bacteria; a call for open access; clinical sequencing; the newest genomes
Does the preference of many scientists to only hear talks from successful institutions limit the reach of innovation?
Researchers show that a bacterium’s self-sacrifice can benefit its community, even when the members are not strongly related.
The passenger pigeon was hunted to extinction 99 years ago, but researchers are planning to use DNA from museum specimens to bring the bird back to life.
Next-generation sequencing diagnostics are already being used, and patients are ready.
Researchers find remarkably active bacteria in the Mariana Trench, where they live under pressure 1,000 times greater than at the surface.
The sculptures of Mara G. Haseltine's new exhibition tell a tale of beautiful oceans ravaged by pollution.
Artist Mara G. Haseltine unveils her latest exhibition of science-inspired sculpture, a melancholy ode to marine plankton set to the music of Puccini.
Rock samples from deep within the Earth’s oceanic crust contain chemosynthetic microbial life.
Team member and opponents exchange microbes by slamming into each others’ shoulders during the game.