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Desensitization of neurons to dopamine is a well-known effect in addiction. However, researchers found a natural example of this phenomenon in fly mating behavior.

Max Telford translated the technical effort behind studying evolution into a relatable story for every reader in The Tree of Life: Solving Science’s Greatest Puzzle. 

The PubPlant database organizes the avalanche of new genomes that are revolutionizing agriculture.

This postdoc uses stem cell–derived organoids to uncover how the brain develops and what drives pediatric tumors.

A gut microbe secretes macrophage-targeting factors, rendering the intestinal layer vulnerable to ulcerative colitis, offering a potential therapeutic avenue.

Sporophytes survived nine months in orbit; most endured and germinated back on Earth, revealing insights into plant resilience beyond the planet.

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.