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A new approach to sculpting human-like ears merges 3D printing, xenografts, and tissue engineering.

Synthetic biologists repurposed rarely used codons to install novel amino acids into proteins and expand the capabilities of protein engineering.

Beata Mierzwa combines her love of science and art in captivating illustrations and exciting fashion. 

Marburg virus enters humans from bats to cause viral hemorrhagic fever, but how it alters immune cells is unclear.

After 20 years, scientists studying patients with cerebellar degeneration discovered a mutation that disrupts autophagy.

Irene Ghobrial sequences circulating tumor cells in blood samples to genomically profile patients with multiple myeloma.

Samantha Brugmann illuminates the cellular and molecular factors that contribute to the formation of craniofacial structures. 

Science plays the long game, but Adrian Liston celebrates the small achievements his team makes along the way. 

Oded Rechavi shares research and relatable science memes at the touch of his fingertips.

Harrison York combines microscopy and machine learning to visualize and characterize how endosomes regulate intracellular mechanisms. 

The fad of temporarily fasting from pleasurable activities likely won’t “reset” dopamine levels and doesn’t accurately reflect this molecule’s nuanced functions.

By leveraging optogenetic stimulation for more precise muscle activation, scientists hope to advance neuroprosthetic technology.