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Basophils trigger a cytokine cascade that improves antitumor immunity in mice, offering potential targets for cancer immunotherapy.

Scientists across the country sequenced genomes from dozens of communities as part of the GenomeIndia Project, revealing insights about diversity and health.

Amid cuts to federal funding, US universities tighten budgets, forcing PhD students and early-career researchers to navigate an uncertain future.

The vivid wing patterns of butterflies, once attributed to a gene, are now traced to an overlooked microRNA.

A safe biological birth control strategy for men has eluded scientists for many years. Now, an understudied enzyme brought them a step closer.

After widespread government layoffs, scientists worry about the uncertain future of research and advocate action to rise above the situation.    

Younger individuals are developing colorectal cancer earlier in life compared to older generations, and scientists don't know why.

Scientists are using AI-powered, 24/7 home-cage monitoring to accelerate discovery, enhance reproducibility, and improve animal well-being.

NIH’s plan to reduce indirect funds faced immense backlash from researchers. A federal judge ruled to extend the halt to cuts until a final decision is made.

Two researchers share their Hollywood consulting experiences of keeping science straight on the big screen.

Behavior data linked with brain circuitry could lead to effective intervention therapies for substance use.

Researchers identified new drivers in neuron remodeling, shedding light on how the brain refines neural circuitry during development.