Life Sciences

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Icing Worms to Prolong Memory

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Uncover Microbial Mysteries with Nanopore Sequencing

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Big Insights from Small Sample Volumes

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Enhancing Efficiency in the Clinical Research Laboratory

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When Masterpieces Arise from Yeast

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The Ins and Outs of Hereditary Cancer Testing

Preparing Samples for Single Cell Methods

Preparing Samples for Single Cell Methods

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Stem Cell Plasticity: A Double-Edged Sword

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Building Cells from the Bottom Up

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Infographic: Exploring Habitability on Europa

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Back to the Basics to Break Boundaries

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Engineered Rabies Virus Illuminates Neural Circuitry

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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January 2026

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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