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Homologous defense proteins in archaea and eukaryotes point to these early prokaryotes' role in the immune system of modern complex organisms.

Researchers uncover the surprisingly complex evolutionary history of the salivary protein amylase.

The presence of a previously unidentified population of stem cells in sea anemones suggests that these cells may have been present in a common cnidarian ancestor.

A neuropeptide helps starfish shed their arms to escape predators, providing clues about the mechanisms regulating self-amputation.

A brain-derived hormone that improves bone health could guide new treatments for age-related bone conditions. 

Human brain and blood vessel organoids merged to form blood-brain barrier assembloids could provide clues into neurological diseases.

Computer simulations highlight how bacteria slow their growth to avoid overcrowding, a behavior that may inform pathogen control. 

Video games get microscopic in an educational science outreach project.

A bacterium found in the wound microbiome can accelerate healing, highlighting the potential for microbiota-based wound therapies.

In mice, a ketogenic diet remodeled the translatome of pancreatic cancer cells, rendering them vulnerable to targeted therapy.

Chemotherapy drugs can kill cancer cells by halting DNA replication, but a glucose-depleted environment can help cancer cells overcome this effect and resist death. 

Hidden on toothbrushes and showerheads, bacteriophages reveal a viral ecosystem and its potential to create healthier living spaces.