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New research shows how language and income shape who gets credited for scientific output—and why women and non-native English speakers face persistent gaps.

Individual preferences for piquant foods vary due to factors like capsaicin receptor sensitivity, personality traits, and cultural and social conditioning.  

Female and male brains are very similar, but on the level of molecular mechanisms, clear sex differences emerge, revealing paths to develop targeted drugs.

At the 2025 Society for Neuroscience meeting, scientists discussed the adverse side effects of GLP-1 agonists and new directions for future research.

This postdoc leverages stem cell models and metabolomics to investigate how microbial chemistry impacts mental health.

A team of researchers developed q.e.d, an AI-powered system designed to deliver rigorous and constructive feedback on scientific manuscripts in minutes.

This postdoc studies how genetic tweaks to lignin can unlock greener solutions for energy and agriculture.

Proteomics helped uncover molecular signatures of multiple sclerosis up to seven years before symptom onset, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Brains of the living and deceased have differences in RNA splicing and protein usage, introducing questions about how well the postmortem brain reflects the living organ.

Many paleontologists believe that the shape of fossilized pigment containers in cells can help determine dinosaur colors. But some remain skeptical. 

By studying the conformational dynamics of kinases, one postdoc reveals how tiny structural changes govern major cellular responses.

Stress can accelerate the depletion of pigment-producing cell progenitors, which is a natural aging process. But this may be reversible to a certain extent.