Immunology

Silver nanoparticles on a red background, representing researchers’ vision of administering this antibiotic drug alternative systematically.

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Phages Carrying Silver Nanoparticles Could Combat Antibiotic Resistance

Scientists engineered phages to act as scaffolds to carry silver nanoparticles. Together, the two bacteria-killing components were more potent than either one alone.

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Sick, Immobile Young Ants Send “Kill Me” Signal to Colony Workers

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Postdoc Portrait: Ali Ajam

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How Alcohol Affects the Body: Rodents, Primates, and Humans Offer Clues

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment

Cellecta, Inc.andThe Scientist | | 1 min read

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Feeling Asocial When Sick? A Brain-Immune Connection May Be Why

Stephanie DeMarco, PhD | | 3 min read

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Postdoc Portrait: Henry Janse van Rensburg

The Scientist | | 3 min read

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Gut Bacteria Deplete Macrophages to Drive Ulcerative Colitis

Sneha Khedkar | | 2 min read

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Blocking a B Cell Switch Could Halt Lupus Autoimmunity

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Postdoc Portrait: Sudheesh Allikka Parambil

The Scientist | | 3 min read

A tumor surrounded by an artistic conception of the tumor microenvironment.

From Barrier to Opportunity: Unlocking the Tumor Microenvironment

Bio X CellandThe Scientist | | 3 min read

A landscape shot of Rainbow Valley, southwest of Alice Springs, in Australia’s Northern Territory. Spectacular red and yellow cliffs sit behind a stretch of red ground.

A Long-Neglected Virus Might Finally Surrender to New Therapies

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 9 min read

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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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q.e.d: An AI Tool for Smarter Manuscript Review

A team of researchers developed q.e.d, an AI-powered system designed to deliver rigorous and constructive feedback on scientific manuscripts in minutes.

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Where Do Viruses Come From?

Using genomics, evolutionary biologists test several hypotheses on the origin of viruses. New evidence suggests they may have emerged more times than previously thought.

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Why Do Dogs Love Peanut Butter?

The reason dogs beg, sit, stay, and shake for peanut butter could be both evolutionarily wired and learned behavior.

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

Explore the latest in cell culture supplies, from tried and tested classics to cutting-edge innovative products.

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

Explore the latest in cell culture supplies, from tried and tested classics to cutting-edge innovative products.

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December 2025, Issue 1

Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment

Within the tumor microenvironment, networks of cells and molecular signals form a dynamic landscape that drives disease progression.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Next-Generation Sequencing

Individual NGS methods come with their own pros and cons, but automation optimization solutions exist for all NGS workflows.

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