Physiology

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After Centuries of Controversy, Is Xenotransplantation Finally Here to Stay?

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From Soundwaves to Brainwaves: The Transformative Power of Music

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Cheerful Music Can Help Soothe Car Sickness

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Obesity-Associated Asthma Has a Dietary Source

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Heat Waves Could Speed Up Aging

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Boba-Like Edible Beads Trap Fats and May Promote Weight Loss

A digitally stitched image of nutrient-sensing neurons (cyan) in the mouse gut, highlighting a subset of inhibitory nerve cells (yellow).

How Does the Gut Sense Different Nutrients?

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Electric Bursts Reshape the Cornea to Improve Eyesight Without LASIK

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Amyloid Beta Impairs Microglia Function in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Why Do We Get Hangry?

A looping spiral of genomic code. Researchers used genomic analysis to determine a predictive obesity score.

Gene Score Predicts Obesity, Even in Young Children

3D illustration of a transparent human abdomen with the large and small intestine visible. The small intestine appears to have a light emanating from within it and is full of yellow, blue, and pink microbes. This image is highlighting the role of the gut microbiome in chronic pain.

Gut Microbes Cause Fibromyalgia-Like Symptoms in Mice

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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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?

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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

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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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