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Organoids, organs-on-a-chip, and machine learning technologies have improved dramatically in recent years, but have they come far enough to replace animal research?

Twenty years ago, handling clinical data was a tedious, unorganized process—until REDCap, a “big dumb container,” put in seamless guardrails.

From bodily fluids to skeletal remains, advances in DNA analysis and the study of insects and microbes aid forensic investigations.

Disappearing public datasets and funding cuts undermine US research. Can open science practices help researchers find stability?

A global research initiative led by the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative seeks to bridge research gaps by broadening representation through diverse and inclusive data.

A new initiative at the University of California, Davis highlights the contributions of federally-funded research and what’s at risk if it disappears.

Gene doping may be used to boost athletic performance of humans or racehorses. Scientists are devising approaches to detect foreign genes to get ahead of this potential issue.

Bats harbor viral human pathogens without getting sick. A new cell line could open doors to new therapies based on these flying mammals’ immune secrets.

Immunosuppressive factors prevent killer T cells from defeating brain tumors that arise from primary breast cancer.

Two scientists embarked on a new adventure to write and illustrate a book on nature’s molecular machines for general audiences.

A combination of hormones and neurotransmitter interactions contributes to sweet cravings during the premenstrual phase.

Like cancer, placental cells multiply rapidly, invade tissues, and evade destruction by the immune system, but maternal biology somehow keeps them in check.