An abstract illustration of a tooth on a bluish background, signifying teeth that are a source of multipotent dental stem cells that can have therapeutic applications in dental diseases and beyond.

December 2025

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.

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December 2017

The Embryo's Secrets Revealed

Genomic reprogramming in early development

November 2017

The Mosaic Brain

Functional implications of a complex neural ecosystem

October 2017

A Natural Archive

The practical challenges of storing data in DNA

September 2017

Healing with Hallucinogens

The therapeutic benefits of psychedelic drugs

July/August 2017

DNA Erector Sets

New blueprints for the double helix

June 2017

Foregoing Food

The physiological effects of fasting

May 2017

Rapid Evolution

Genetic change within populations can happen in mere generations

April 2017

Targeting Tumors

Precision aim to spare healthy cells

March 2017

Music

The production and neural processing of musical sounds, from birdsong to human symphonies

January 2017

Driving Out Disease

Scenarios for the genetic manipulation of mosquito vectors

December 2016

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The structure and function of nuclear pores

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January 2026

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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