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By studying the conformational dynamics of kinases, one postdoc reveals how tiny structural changes govern major cellular responses.

Stress can accelerate the depletion of pigment-producing cell progenitors, which is a natural aging process. But this may be reversible to a certain extent.

Researchers identified a key receptor that primes the formation of autoreactive B cells. Disrupting this pathway may be a potential therapy for lupus and beyond.

RNA from one of the best-preserved woolly mammoths broke the record for oldest RNA ever found, pushing the limit of how long these famously labile molecules can last.

A tool that calculates citation scores based on authorship position to give an adjusted h-index value stirred debate among scientists about the need for another metric.

By studying how RNA controls gene activity, this postdoc seeks to understand what keeps stem cells resilient and ready to regenerate.

Some scientists argued that autism-gut microbiome research is rife with conceptual and methodological flaws, from mouse to human studies. Microbiome researchers disagree.

Transcriptomic analyses of 20 plant species helped identify genes involved in the evolution of seed production, offering clues for crop improvement.

During sepsis, cell-free DNA concentration spikes in the bloodstream. Information embedded in this DNA can help reveal sepsis’ disease mechanisms and microbial source.

New research suggests that living near greenery may lessen air pollution’s impact on breast cancer risk. These insights could guide healthier urban design.

In the Living Brain Project, researchers leveraged deep brain stimulation surgeries to compare the brains of the living to those of the dead.

People show different sensitivities to low temperature because of variations in body mass, muscle mass, and genetics.