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A reference genome of the near-extinct northern white rhinoceros can indicate the quality of rhino stem cells that can generate gametes for assisted reproduction.

Stronger stress responses in threat-sensitive brain regions were associated with greater allergen-induced inflammatory responses in the lungs.

The cell fragments that help stanch bleeding could also be crucial intermediaries in the gut-brain axis.

Improving the detection of small RNAs in fecal samples paves the way for novel, non-invasive biomarkers to monitor intestinal health.

At the intersection of a red meat allergy and a cancer-drug reaction investigations, researchers pinned a lone star culprit.

Leveraging a bacterial species to build strong bricks from fine, lunar soil-like material, scientists explore a sustainable way to construct extraterrestrial infrastructure.

A propagating mechanism helps Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria adopt a competent state that allows them to resist antibiotic stressors.

An engineered viral protein enhanced the anticancer function of T cells in mice, suggesting a new strategy to improve immunotherapy.

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?