Physiology

Artist’s rendition of the molecular structure of a ribosome (blue and purple) as it produces a polypeptide chain (red) from an mRNA template (orange and gray), with tRNA molecules (dark purple) shuttling amino acids.

Specialized Sperm Ribosomes Are Key to Male Fertility in Mice

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Snakes Have Clitorises After All, Study Finds

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Scientists ID Heart-Damaging SARS-CoV-2 Protein

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The Smell of Food Affects Metabolism in Fasting Mice

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Mice Fed a Highly Processed Diet Are More Susceptible to the Flu

A nine-banded armadillo walking on dry grass.

Leprosy Bacterium Rejuvenates Armadillos’ Livers

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Infographic: How Immunology Can Influence Pregnancy Outcomes

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Modulating Immunity to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes

An international team of scientists used sensitive instruments to show that oil from human skin reacts with ozone to generate potent, free radicals. These chemicals can further react with most organic compounds present in the indoor environment to produce dangerous pollutants. 

Caught on Camera

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Cancer Cells in Mice May Hitch a Ride with Bone-Healing Stem Cells

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Science Snapshot: No Guts, No Glory

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Science Snapshot: Milking It

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Universe 25 Experiment

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

The green zombie virus under the microscope, on a mottled yellow background.

What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

An old medical illustration features the ear in the center with nerves of the head shown in yellow.

The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

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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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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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