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Scientists know relatively little about archaea compared to their bacterial counterparts, but evidence of their roles in health and disease are beginning to trickle in.

Scientists investigated how social relationship strength and oxytocin receptor expression could underlie individual differences in helping behaviors.

Macrophages salvage nutrients from the bacteria they phagocytose to regulate inflammatory responses, revealing immunometabolic targets to treat infections.

Catastrophic weather events like hurricanes and wildfires can completely upend research. How do resilient researchers get back on track?

While antibiotics given in the first week of life reduce vaccine responses at 15 months, probiotics might counteract these effects.

New research links early-life exposure to a common gut bacteria's toxin (colibactin) to rising early-onset colorectal cancer rates. Discover how childhood exposures leave genetic imprints.

A newly identified DNA epigenetic marker, 5-formylcytosine, regulates gene expression during early embryo development.

Stimulating a receptor in adipocytes enhanced energy expenditure and caused sustained weight loss in mice, offering targets to treat obesity and metabolic diseases.

Andrew Smith’s research on slug secretions yields new insights into synthetic adhesives that may one day replace medical stitches and staples.

For biologists like Heiko Jansen, grizzly bears offer a fascinating opportunity to analyze seasonal metabolic changes relevant to human health and disease.

The tardigrade’s unusual body plan and resistance to harsh conditions provide researchers like Bob Goldstein with a creative perspective on animal biology.

Scientists created ‘venom maps’ to predict Russell’s viper venom profiles, which could help clinicians tailor efficient snakebite treatments.