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Pregnant women living with sickle cell disease are at increased risk of preeclampsia. A new study shows that a common diagnostic test can help predict their health outcomes.

Bacteria living in the mouth must metabolize the extra sugar that comes with indulging in a sweet treat, changing the oral microenvironment.

Engaging underrepresented minorities and policymakers in science through outreach activities also provides transferable skills to scientists.

From lab robots to models for results-based protocols, automation can transform discovery only if tools become more intuitive and accessible to scientists.

Using spatial transcriptomics and AI, researchers redefined the mouse brain’s geography, uncovering hundreds of new subregions.

By tackling PFAS contamination, this postdoc aims to create scalable technologies that address urgent water challenges and safeguard human health.

Elevated early-onset cancer incidence is accompanied by similar increases in older adults as well, and that rising obesity rates may play a role, study shows.

Whether rich in emotion or vivid in detail, how people tell stories can change the way memories are formed in the brain.

From bread yeast to bacterial cultures, this postdoc’s work reimagines food waste as a source of healthier and more sustainable products.

T lymphocytes aggregated at certain sites on tumors to induce cell death, suggesting that these regions could enhance treatment effectiveness.

Studying how performers who use harsh vocals structure their vocal tract can offer insights for voice coaches and people with speaking disorders.

Biotech financing is tougher than ever. Here’s what founders must do to pitch, plan, and raise capital in a high-risk, high-cost environment.