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Kirsty Wright is searching for evidence in a missing persons investigation. She is wearing a blue shirt and glasses. Behind her is dense vegetation and police procedural tape.

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

After reviewing DNA evidence from a cold case murder, Kirsty Wright uncovered systemic flaws and deception in a forensics laboratory in Queensland, Australia.

Half of a young woman’s face is shown on the left, and half of an older woman’s face is on the right, representing aging.

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Aging Research Takes the Spotlight During JPM Week at the 2026 Biotech Showcase

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Thermo Scientific X and S Series General Purpose Centrifuges

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Real-Time Image-Enabled Cell Sorting

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Nasal Cells Fight the Common Cold Via Interferons

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Cancer Mortality in the United States Is Decreasing Steadily

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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To Fuel Their Growth, Cancer Cells Hijack Neurons

RJ Mackenzie | | 7 min read

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Scientists Who Pioneered GLP-1 Drugs Bag Breakthrough Prize

Sneha Khedkar | | 6 min read

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2025 Breakthrough Prize Recognizes Trailblazers in Multiple Sclerosis Research

Laura Tran, PhD | | 8 min read

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David Liu Wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize for Base Editing and Prime Editing

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 9 min read

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Unstable Protein Variants Linked to Many Human Diseases

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 4 min read

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Citizen Scientists Help Geneticists and Microbiologists Tackle Large-Scale Challenges

The Scientist | | 3 min read

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Brain Cells That Remember Food May Influence Obesity

Laura Tran, PhD | | 5 min read

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Stem Cell Discovery in Human Retina May Lead to Retinal Degeneration Treatments

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 2 min read

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Mapping the Fallopian Tubes to Understand Reproductive Health

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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Australia Braces for a Deadly Viral Threat Spurred by Cyclone Alfred

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 4 min read

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Is Lifetime Cancer Risk Determined Before Birth?

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 2 min read

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Molecular Barcodes Help Identify Genes Crucial for Extracellular Vesicle Release

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

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Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.

January 2026

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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