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An unexpected and unprecedented finding may lead to improved cancer therapies.

The material, now part of an African mountain range, bolsters the idea that hydrothermal veins supported early forms of life.

Microscopic creatures called epibionts that live on sea turtles’ shells can help researchers understand their secretive lives.

Researchers in a small but growing field search for neural correlates of religiosity and spirituality.

A population explosion that began late last year has yet to abate. Meanwhile, researchers are exploring novel approaches to combat the nonnative species.

The guidance comes after two years of consulting with hundreds of stakeholders, including indigenous peoples, religious leaders, patient groups, and scientists.

Researchers who spoke with Spectrum say that while brain imaging tools have their limitations, they still hold promise in helping to unlock the brain’s secrets. 

After controlling for high levels of bacterial contamination in their lab and reagents, researchers detect microbial genetic material in plasma samples from healthy people and cancer patients.

Automated control of light-responsive nematode worms marks the first foray into the development of multicellular, biorobotic organisms.

Immune-response levels to the edible vaccine varied among the subjects, possibly due to differences in the gut microbiome.

Conducting research to elucidate nature’s mysteries is reward enough.

The funding agency for basic research had been led by an interim president for more than a year.