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Farnesol, a fungal signaling molecule, alters lipid synthesis in dendritic cells, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and decreased inflammatory responding.

Scientists identified the mechanoreceptor that triggers the distinctive shake-off behavior observed in mice when they become wet.

Nematodes can sniff out trouble, kicking off a mitochondrial defense in the gut to fend off bacterial invaders.

Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential treatment strategies.

Dysfunctional neurons in the cerebellum, a brain region that controls motor functions, reduced REM sleep in mice.

Agnès Lacreuse investigates cognitive aging and women’s health in nonhuman primates.

Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.

Chasing dog tails for answers, researchers explore the reasons behind the quintessential tail wagging of these furry four-legged friends.

A new algorithm detects when immunotherapies create surges of T cell responses in melanoma patients.

New 3D blueprints that highlight tumor complexity reveal several new discoveries, some of which challenge existing theories of cancer progression.

For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but equally efficient nuclease is here to compete. 

Nuclear architecture investigation provides insights into the role of nuclear bodies in RNA processing.