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As a material chemist, this postdoc explores how design at the molecular level can improve renewable energy technologies.

Scientists decoded basic molecular processes in metabolism, investigated premenstrual chocolate cravings, and figured out how to make the perfect pasta sauce.

Trained in clinical medicine and neurology, this postdoc investigates mechanisms that could help prevent or slow the progression of neurodegenerative disorders.

From flies landing on food to the retraction of the controversial arsenic-life paper, these tales of microscopic critters captured readers’ attention this year.

This postdoc applies AI-driven simulations to design energy-efficient, low-carbon buildings and cities.

Explore this year’s highlights in immunology research.

A dire wolf de-extinction debate, CRISPR-GPT for gene editing, and more topped the list of our most popular stories in genomics this year.

Take a look back at the genetics stories that resonated most with readers this year.

Find out which cell biology stories grabbed the most interest this last year.

This postdoc develops and evaluates anticancer drugs using cell-based assays and animal tumor models.

This postdoc studies how ultrafast lasers interact with matter to enable advanced materials processing.

Scientists studied factors such as viral infections, gut microbiome, and exposome that could drive cancers, as well as how to detect and treat the disease better.

Researchers shared their concerns about changes to federal funding and their solutions to raise awareness about these issues.

This postdoc develops DNA-based force sensors to study how mechanical forces shape cellular behavior.

Explore odd biology and fascinating questions about the human body, animals, and dinosaurs that continue to intrigue scientists.