
June 2026
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.
Past The Scientist Magazine Issues

Viruses' Sex Bias
The immune systems of males and females respond differently to viral intruders

Death on the shore
Researchers investigate recent gray whale strandings along North America’s Pacific coast

Brain-Body Crosstalk
Conversations between neurons and the immune system support learning, memory, and more

Human Paths
Archaeology and genetics are starting to resolve humanity’s origin and spread






















