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From the bellies of sandflies to mosquitoes, Asha Wijegunawardana manipulates insect vectors with microbes to help prevent harmful viral and parasitic infections.

Exposing the skin to the juices of some fruits and sunlight can result in phototoxic reactions, leading to an itchy rash called phytophotodermatitis.

By modeling gestational sleep apnea, this postdoc explores how intermittent hypoxia influences maternal brain health.

Ants supply microbes, acids, and enzymes to produce a yogurt with distinctive textures and flavors, bridging folklore and modern food science.

Proper protein localization in a cell is vital for function. A method to spatially map proteins in cells could lead to new insights into health and disease.

Non-opioid, psychoactive compounds could offer relief for patients experiencing long-term pain and psychiatric conditions.

For years, no one knew what caused toxic epidermal necrolysis. Deep visual proteomics has now identified not only the cause, but a strong candidate for a cure. 

Researchers hope imaging-based mass spectrometry can be a clinical diagnostic tool for cancer.

Wildfire smoke can leave behind an ashy taste in wine called smoke taint. Bacteria that live on grapevines could degrade the main chemical behind this flavor.

The accuracy of non-invasive blood and stool-based tests for colorectal cancer is improving, but experts say it’s too soon to drop colonoscopies altogether.

This postdoc’s fascination with invisible forces grew into research that connects atmospheric physics with agriculture and food security.

These “zombie” cells are damaged yet refuse to die. Instead, they linger in the body, infect healthy cells, and can contribute to age-related decline.