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Improving the detection of small RNAs in fecal samples paves the way for novel, non-invasive biomarkers to monitor intestinal health.

At the intersection of a red meat allergy and a cancer-drug reaction investigations, researchers pinned a lone star culprit.

Leveraging a bacterial species to build strong bricks from fine, lunar soil-like material, scientists explore a sustainable way to construct extraterrestrial infrastructure.

A propagating mechanism helps Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria adopt a competent state that allows them to resist antibiotic stressors.

An engineered viral protein enhanced the anticancer function of T cells in mice, suggesting a new strategy to improve immunotherapy.

Organoids, organs-on-a-chip, and machine learning technologies have improved dramatically in recent years, but have they come far enough to replace animal research?

Twenty years ago, handling clinical data was a tedious, unorganized process—until REDCap, a “big dumb container,” put in seamless guardrails.

From bodily fluids to skeletal remains, advances in DNA analysis and the study of insects and microbes aid forensic investigations.

Disappearing public datasets and funding cuts undermine US research. Can open science practices help researchers find stability?

A global research initiative led by the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative seeks to bridge research gaps by broadening representation through diverse and inclusive data.

A new initiative at the University of California, Davis highlights the contributions of federally-funded research and what’s at risk if it disappears.

Gene doping may be used to boost athletic performance of humans or racehorses. Scientists are devising approaches to detect foreign genes to get ahead of this potential issue.