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From lab robots to models for results-based protocols, automation can transform discovery only if tools become more intuitive and accessible to scientists.

Using spatial transcriptomics and AI, researchers redefined the mouse brain’s geography, uncovering hundreds of new subregions.

By tackling PFAS contamination, this postdoc aims to create scalable technologies that address urgent water challenges and safeguard human health.

Elevated early-onset cancer incidence is accompanied by similar increases in older adults as well, and that rising obesity rates may play a role, study shows.

Whether rich in emotion or vivid in detail, how people tell stories can change the way memories are formed in the brain.

From bread yeast to bacterial cultures, this postdoc’s work reimagines food waste as a source of healthier and more sustainable products.

New research reveals how complex interactions between genetic variants can explain different outcomes in disorders like autism, schizophrenia, and more.

T lymphocytes aggregated at certain sites on tumors to induce cell death, suggesting that these regions could enhance treatment effectiveness.

Studying how performers who use harsh vocals structure their vocal tract can offer insights for voice coaches and people with speaking disorders.

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.