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Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.

Chasing dog tails for answers, researchers explore the reasons behind the quintessential tail wagging of these furry four-legged friends.

A new algorithm detects when immunotherapies create surges of T cell responses in melanoma patients.

New 3D blueprints that highlight tumor complexity reveal several new discoveries, some of which challenge existing theories of cancer progression.

For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but equally efficient nuclease is here to compete. 

Nuclear architecture investigation provides insights into the role of nuclear bodies in RNA processing.

Mind-controlling fungi are changing the ways that scientists understand host-parasite relationships.

Compartmentalized protein expression in the spider silk gland provides clues to spinning more sustainable materials. 

A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades.

Following recent hurricanes, reports of "flesh-eating" bacteria in Florida have emerged, but these bacteria, which exist year-round, don't actually consume flesh.

Single-cell sequencing unpacked 10 varieties of fat cells, including one that uses an alternative heat-regulating strategy that protects against weight gain.

Gut microbiome disruption in male mice increases disease risk in offspring, indicating that preconception paternal health status can affect the next generation.