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Despite its popularity, the science and regulations sur- rounding microbiome testing are still catching up, high- lighting the need for better standards and oversight.

Regulatory Gaps Plague At-Home Microbiome Tests

A new system that enables researchers to uniquely tag monoclonal antibodies for use in microscopy could help simplify complex imaging studies. 

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The Scientist Digest cover September 2026

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Multiplex Microscopy Becomes Easier with Encoded Antibodies

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Bakers Rise Up to Tackle Sourdough Mysteries

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The Great Flask-tastrophe

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Solutions for Accelerating Infectious Disease Research

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Carlo Quintanilla (far right) speaks at a panel table for a science-fiction conference, joined with three other panelists. He has dark hair and is wearing a dark gray shirt.

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Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi

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Automate and Illuminate Bioimaging Assays

A person works with their sourdough starter in the kitchen.

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Streamlining NGS Sample Preparation with Automation&nbsp;

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Rewilding Urban Spaces Boosts Immune Health

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Science Crossword Puzzle

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Donated sourdough starters helped researchers uncover the factors that influence microbial communities in these living cultures.