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By using genetic material from two male mice, researchers successfully created pups that survived to adulthood, offering insights into unisexual reproduction in mammals.

An enzyme that helps clear damaged mitochondria can act as a molecular switch and potentially prevent neurons from dying.

An unprecedented federal ban on scientific meetings halts research progress, sparking widespread concern across the scientific community.

A strong stress response helped wild capuchins survive a multi-year drought.

Forget the traditional tubular shape—researchers are investigating a pearl-on-a-string formation for axons, unlocking new insights into neural signaling in health and disease.

Microbial factories provide a sustainable alternative to tree sap for producing elusive plant molecules, offering new insights into plant development.

Scientists dig deep for answers, but sharing their story is harder. Data visualization analysts help researchers see the forest for the trees.

Maternal microbiome-derived metabolites during pregnancy impact offspring stem cell function, offering potential therapeutic targets to improve child health.

To tackle a backlog in toxicity testing, US federal scientists are modernizing programs with high-throughput assays and AI. 

Discover why humans have long scalp hair, how it evolved, and the genetic reasons behind this uniquely human trait.

Scientists uncover the mechanism by which gut bacteria convert molecules in bile into sex hormones.

Volar injections made thigh skin thicker. This therapy could potentially help prevent pressure-induced skin damage in patients using prosthetics.