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Snapshots taken with methods such as crystallography may not reflect how protein complexes behave in their more native fluid environments, according to new research

Chemist and playwright Carl Djerassi throws back the curtain on the scientific establishment to reveal truths that aren?t always flattering

U.S. lawmakers seek to act on issues including stem cells and biodefense before Congress adjourns

Chinese expert in communicable diseases to lead the organization

First clinical trials with lentiviral vectors find them safe and possibly effective for HIV gene therapy

Survey finds new student enrollment is up in the life sciences, but questions about broader recovery loom

Some purported pairings are actually just random interactions between molecules, a new report claims

A former biochemist has built a new career unraveling the mysteries of the kitchen

A neurologist turns his conflicted feelings about a patient's death into a piece of high-energy performance art

Agency also seeks major cuts in lab costs over the next five years

Transgenic mice with lower core body temperatures have markedly longer lifespans