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Researchers take the guesswork out of infection detection by training dogs to recognize the scent of bacterial biofilm biomarkers.

Two scientists weigh in on what makes for a successful mentorship experience.  

Hazel Barton studies cave microbiomes and leverages their properties for unique applications.

Proteins that trigger cell senescence occupy much of the literature on aging, but a small RNA moves into the limelight.

Antigen knockdown prevented organ rejection in minipigs, even in the absence of immunosuppression.

Human innate immune cells that “remember” previous stimulation could provide new insights into chronic inflammatory diseases.

The 2.4-million-year-old environmental DNA fragments collected from permafrost in northern Greenland unlock insights into an ancient ecosystem.

A new study shows that a constellation of genetic changes link the timing of puberty to weight gain and other biological processes.

Python heart muscles ramp up their force to sustain metabolic activity to maintain increased metabolism during feeding.

Dopamine is a nuanced molecule that not only plays important roles in bad habits but also in behaviors that are necessary for survival and well-being.

The microbiome is a dynamic environment that can give researchers the inside scoop on health and disease.

While covid has caused illness and millions of deaths among humans, multiple nonhuman animal species have turned out to be susceptible to it, too.