Shafaq Zia

Shafaq Zia

Articles by Shafaq Zia

Microscopy image of blue stained cohesin proteins.

Mutated Cohesin Throws DNA Splicing out of Whack, Resulting in Cancer

Artist's rendering of rod-shaped bacteria

Gut Microbiomes Offer Insights into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and sides on a table

The Smell of Food Affects Metabolism in Fasting Mice

two glowing neuronlike macrophages

Immune Cells Imitating Neurons Cause Pain in Mice with Tumors

Squiggly green cilia on blue human beta cells

Pancreatic Cell Cilia Wiggle to Control Insulin Release

illustration of blue cells with exosomes budding off of them and floating away

Nanoparticles Spur Mouse Immune System to Attack Cancer

Four study participants in t shirts and shorts sit around a table in a stainless steel chamber. All four are looking at personal electronics and wearing a breathing mask connected to a nearby machine via blue tubing.

A New Culprit in Air Pollution: Reactions Triggered by Human Skin

A jar full of artificial sweetener packets.

Artificial Sweeteners Alter Gut Bacteria in Humans

Fluorescent microscopy of a healthy intestinal organoid and a tumor spheroid

Internal Clock Disruptions Increase Colon Cancer Risk in Mice

Artist’s rendition of light blue monkeypox viruses in front of a black background.

FDA To Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply via Intradermal Injection

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How Immature Egg Cells in Ovaries Resist Aging

gray mouse drinking from water bottle in cage

“Feel-Good” Neurons Steer Mice Toward Hydration-Boosting Liquids

Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.
January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

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