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Biotech financing is tougher than ever. Here’s what founders must do to pitch, plan, and raise capital in a high-risk, high-cost environment.

The striking black-and-white patterns of the wheatear are shaped by a mosaic of genetic variations, influencing the bird's distinctive plumage across species.

Stem cells in regenerating planarians don’t need their closest neighbors, overturning researchers’ understanding of the worms’ regenerative superpowers.

Candida albicans, a normal part of the gut microflora, altered how animals responded to ethanol through an inflammatory mediator.

This postdoc’s work bridges microbiology, engineering, and clinical care to create smarter biomaterials that prevent infections while preserving oral health.

Emerging science reveals how everyday exposures, from wildfire smoke to household pollution, speed up aging at the cellular level.

Pinpointing brain circuits underlying binge drinking alcohol offers potential targets to develop interventions and reveals insights about neuronal wiring.

Researchers engineered yeast to produce the key sterols in floral pollen, which may help struggling beekeepers and their honeybees.

Reducing mice’s body temperature immediately after brain injury improved their motor ability and coordination during recovery.

Scans of premature babies’ brains suggested that listening to their mothers’ recorded voices in hospital improved connectivity in brain regions linked to language.

Small changes in laboratory behavior can make a big impact in reducing lab waste without sacrificing scientific progress.

Buildup of acidic byproducts in pancreatic tumors alleviates the effects of other environmental stresses and aids the cancer.