
September 2026
A New $50M Microbiome-Autism Project Gets a Serious Gut Check
A massive research program investigating causal links between the gut microbiome and autism sparked fierce pushback from scientific critics and advocacy groups.
Past The Scientist Magazine Issues

Regulatory Gaps Plague At-Home Microbiome Tests
Despite its popularity, the science and regulations sur- rounding microbiome testing are still catching up, high- lighting the need for better standards and oversight.

Can Tattoos Cause Cancer? Researchers Investigate
Several new epidemiological studies hint at a possible link between tattoos and cancer. The results are not yet conclusive but warrant further investigation.

Dental Stem Cells Regenerate More Than Just Smiles
Stem cells in the teeth and gums are multipotent and easily accessible. Scientists are researching ways to harness their power for therapies beyond dentistry.

From Soundwaves to Brainwaves: The Transformative Power of Music
The human brain physically embodies rhythmic sound in a remarkable symphony that has the power to heal.

Fantastic Microbes and Where to Find Them
An extremophile hunt is underway to leverage their resilience tactics, from medicine to space exploration.

Peto's Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer
Scientists dive into the genomes of whales, elephants, and other animal giants looking for new weapons in the fight against cancer.

Detection or Deception: The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Research Misconduct
New artificial intelligence tools help scientists fight back against a rising tide of research misconduct, but is it enough?

XX Marks the Spot: Addressing Sex Bias in Neuroscience
Neuroscience research historically overlooked female subjects. Today, researchers actively rebalance the scales.

Synthetic Biology is in Fashion
Scientists are pulling on the protein threads that bind textiles and cosmetics together.

Turning on the Bat Signal
Research into bat immune systems may help keep humans safe from viral attacks.

Ephemeral Life
Recent advances in modeling the human placenta may inform placental disorders like preeclampsia

Defying Dogma
To understand how memories are formed and maintained, neuroscientists travel far beyond the cell body in search of answers.













