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Criticism of Autism-Gut Microbiome Research Sparks Pushback

Stephanie DeMarco, PhD | | 7 min read

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What’s the Best Cell? Scientists Choose Their Favorites

The Scientist | | 3 min read

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James Watson, Nobel Laureate Who Co-Discovered DNA Structure, Dies at 97

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 2 min read

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Human Neural Organoid Research Needs Better Regulation

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 4 min read

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A Guide to Build Impactful Academia-Industry Partnerships

Anne O'DonnellandKiana Aran, PhD | | 7 min read

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The US Government Shutdown Will Affect More Than Just Research Funding

The Conversation | | 4 min read

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A Neuron Tickler

Stella Zawistowski | | 1 min read

Research on rewiring neural circuit in fruit flies wins 2025 Eppendorf & Science Prize

Eppendorf | | 1 min read

EVIDENT Launches Sixth Annual Image of the Year Contest

Evident | | 2 min read

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US Could Lose 7 Billion Dollars and Invaluable Research Talent if International Student Enrollments Drop

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 3 min read

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When Reviewer Scarcity Becomes a Reason for Rejection, Scientific Integrity Is at Risk

Brahim Selmaoui, PhD | | 2 min read

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What Scares a Scientist? Researchers Tell Their Terrifying Tales

The Scientist | | 6 min read

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From microglia reprogramming to immune cell-based diagnostics, 2025 was a big year for breakthroughs in cell biology.

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The Gollum Effect: 44 Percent of Scientists Report Territorial Research Experiences

Survey data showed that hoarding research topics and resources, termed the Gollum effect, has a lasting impact on trainees and perpetuates a toxic research culture.

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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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What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food?

Flies carrying disease-causing microbes will likely contaminate the food they touch, but different factors determine whether the person who eats it will get sick.

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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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