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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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Corals Upend Longstanding Idea About Genetic Inheritance

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 4 min read

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Researchers Fuse Mouse Chromosomes in Scientific First

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 4 min read

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Science Snapshot: An Arm and A Leg

Lisa Winter | | 1 min read

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For Frogs, Bigger Brains Mean Worse Camouflage

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 3 min read

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Dogs Cry Tears of Joy: Study

Christie Wilcox, PhD | | 6 min read

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Famed “Turkana Boy” Discoverer Kamoya Kimeu Dies

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The Energetic Cost of Chewing May Have Shaped Hominin Evolution

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Why Did Ferns Persist When All Other Plants Perished?

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Could a Less Complex Larynx Have Enabled Speech in Humans?

Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | | 4 min read

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Gonorrhea-Blocking Mutation Also Protects Against Alzheimer’s: Study

Holly Barker, PhD | | 4 min read

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Science Snapshot: The Need for Speed

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The Sex Appeal of Symmetric Songs

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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

Studying over 100,000 embryos revealed genetic factors behind chromosome segregation issues that lead to aneuploidy, informing future risk screening and intervention.

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How Fat Type Shapes Hypertension Risk

Promoting brown fat activity could counteract hypertension by reshaping the molecular signals that govern vascular stiffness.

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Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

In this half-day virtual summit, a series of presentations will explore the scientific, regulatory, and operational factors impacting the use of in vitro NAMs in drug discovery.

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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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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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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