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The program aims to support breakthrough research by funding teams operating beyond the traditional academic institution framework.

Anna Giuliano’s research on HPV infections and vaccines helped transform cervical cancer from a leading killer into a disease that the WHO now believes can be eliminated.

This postdoc uses genome sequencing to uncover genes that shaped plant domestication and can be used to guide the development of new crops.

A rapid interferon response from nasal epithelial cells induces a cascade of responses during infection, from reduced viral load and cell damage to inflammation.

Cancer research advances in the past few decades have slashed mortality rates, especially for the most fatal cancers.

After reviewing DNA evidence from a cold case murder, Kirsty Wright uncovered systemic flaws and deception in a forensics laboratory in Queensland, Australia.

Whether crafting narratives or lending her voice to video projects, Stephanie DeMarco brings a deep love of learning and science to her work.

Aging-focused biotech companies share how they're advancing therapies to slow disease, extend lifespan, and transform medicine.

Fossilized microscopic algae offer insights into historic environmental conditions and provide a clearer picture of how the climate has changed through the ages.

Researchers are uncovering how disrupted glutamatergic synapses drive diverse forms of intellectual disability, revealing new paths toward targeted treatments.

Promoting brown fat activity could counteract hypertension by reshaping the molecular signals that govern vascular stiffness.

Pangenomics studies generate huge amounts of data. A new data compression method could make pangenomic analysis accessible to more researchers.