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Cell-cell interactions help drive tolerogenic or inflammatory responses to the maelstrom of antigens passing through the gut.

Disinfectants induce oxidative damage in bacteria, but a single mutation triggers the expression of genes that help the microbe survive.

Genetic alterations may help mosquitoes adjust to climate change, shifting the distribution of mosquito-borne disease in a warming planet.

A single gene controls earwax and body odor, shaping one’s unique scent through microbes.

Uniform protein labeling in intact tissues is a challenge. An approach that allows antibodies to seep within organs could label proteins in millions of cells.

Scratching the skin can make a rash worse, but it also enhances the body’s defenses against bacterial infections.  

Two enzyme inhibitors join forces in reducing bladder cancer cell proliferation.

By using genetic material from two male mice, researchers successfully created pups that survived to adulthood, offering insights into unisexual reproduction in mammals.

An enzyme that helps clear damaged mitochondria can act as a molecular switch and potentially prevent neurons from dying.

An unprecedented federal ban on scientific meetings halts research progress, sparking widespread concern across the scientific community.

A strong stress response helped wild capuchins survive a multi-year drought.

Forget the traditional tubular shape—researchers are investigating a pearl-on-a-string formation for axons, unlocking new insights into neural signaling in health and disease.