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The drawing depicts two fruit flies near a plant from the genus Aristolochia. One fly perches on the plant's orange flower, while the other moves away from it. 
Flies’ Taste for Tumor-Fighting Compounds May Aid Drug Discovery
Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | Oct 4, 2024 | 3 min read
Fruit flies with gut tumors showed an increased preference for a bitter antitumor compound compared to healthy flies, suggesting a self-medication strategy. 
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Holistic Freezer Sustainability Goes Beyond Energy Certification
The Scientist and Stirling Ultracold | 3 min read
Product efficiency requirements help combat the environmental cost of ultra-low temperature freezers, but there is more to sustainability than standardized energy ratings.
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Dogs Engage in Scent-sational Science to Sniff out Staphylococcus Bacteria
Iris Kulbatski, PhD | Oct 3, 2024 | 5 min read
Researchers take the guesswork out of infection detection by training dogs to recognize the scent of bacterial biofilm biomarkers.
An illustration of a purple and blueribosome using mRNA as a template to synthesize a red protein chain.
A Small RNA with a Big Impact on Cell Aging
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Oct 1, 2024 | 4 min read
Proteins that trigger cell senescence occupy much of the literature on aging, but a small RNA moves into the limelight.
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All About Alternative Splicing
Amielle Moreno, PhD | 7 min read
Enhancing protein diversity and guiding cellular functions, alternative splicing is a key dimension of genetic regulation.
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Genetic Engineering Hides Donor Organs from Host Immune System
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Sep 30, 2024 | 5 min read
Antigen knockdown prevented organ rejection in minipigs, even in the absence of immunosuppression.
Blue immune cells with yellow spheres of protein surrounding them and landing on them.
Innate Immune Cells Develop Memory with a T Cell Marker
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Sep 30, 2024 | 4 min read
Human innate immune cells that “remember” previous stimulation could provide new insights into chronic inflammatory diseases.
An image of a brain, with scientific elements on the left side and color splashing out on the right side.
How Visual Cues Can Help Tell the Story
Nathan Ni, PhD | 4 min read
Effective scientific figures incorporate artistic principles, using color, layout, and other visual elements to help clarify the message.
Top view of a red paper cutout of female reproductive internal organs with blood drops on pink background.
Reproductive Lifespan is Partially Encoded in the Genes
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Sep 27, 2024 | 4 min read
A new study shows that a constellation of genetic changes link the timing of puberty to weight gain and other biological processes.
The image shows a ball python curled up on top of a tree trunk in the wild.
How Pythons Adapt Their Hearts After a Big Meal
Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | Sep 26, 2024 | 4 min read
Python heart muscles ramp up their force to sustain metabolic activity to maintain increased metabolism during feeding.
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Understanding the Role of Autophagy in Infectious Disease
The Scientist | 1 min read
Josephine Thinwa shares her journey to becoming a physician scientist and how this led her to investigate the role of a neurologically important kinase in virus-induced autophagy.
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A Deep Dive into Dopamine: Detox, Depression, and Beyond
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Sep 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Dopamine is a nuanced molecule that not only plays important roles in bad habits but also in behaviors that are necessary for survival and well-being.
Image of the small intestines and colon within a person with three circular callouts, highlighting different microbes. 
Unlocking the Human Microbiome Mysteries: From Cancer to COVID-19
Laura Tran, PhD | Sep 24, 2024 | 4 min read
The microbiome is a dynamic environment that can give researchers the inside scoop on health and disease.
Upgrading Cell Therapies for Cancer Treatment
Upgrading Cell Therapies for Cancer Treatment
The Scientist Staff | 1 min read
Learn how scientists address cancer cell therapy discovery and development difficulties.
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