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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

When Barry Hicks set out to photograph thrombolites, thousands of unexpected visitors    photobombed his underwater images.

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Epic Fail: Sea-Monkeys Sabotage Fieldwork

TS Digest

Why Does the Immune System Struggle When the Weather Changes? 

Image of a fungal isolate cultivated from a Penicillium species. The culture is a mix of brown with an orange edge. It is in the center of a dark space background.

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Image of a fungal isolate cultivated from a Penicillium species. The culture is blue with a thin orange edge and is in the center of a dark space background. 

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Image of an uncharacterized fungal colony. The culture is an orange color with a lighter orange perimeter. The center of the culture resembles twisting tendrils and is in the center of a dark space background.

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Fungal Galaxies: Finding Beauty in Moldscapes and Microcosms

Science Snapshot

Image of two rabbits in Eastern Australia.

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Controlling Pesky Rabbits with Viruses

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A three-panel overview of single-cell transcriptomic data from a mouse embryo. Left: UMAP visualization of the data. Middle: spatial map generated using Trekker technology. Right: hematoxylin and eosin-stained tissue section.

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An image showing a vibrant pattern of colorful dots representing spatially mapped nuclei in a tissue section.

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Advance Single-Cell Studies with Spatial Insights

Illustration depicting how environmental changes affect the immune system. On the left, cold temperatures slow the immune system down, and cells are less active. On the right, warm weather promotes immune system activity. 

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Photograph of Sharon Evans, an immunologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. She has shoulder length dark hair and is wearing a grey cardigan over a black shirt with a necklace.

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Why Does the Immune System Struggle When the Weather Changes?

Explainer

Image of Joshua Weitz in front of a brick wall.

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Image of the US map with various shades from white to dark red, the darker color indicates more money lost.

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SCIMaP Visualizes the True Cost of Science Funding Cuts

Interview

Conceptual 3D rendering of a CAR T-cell depicted in red on a black background.

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Conceptual image of 3D CAR T-cells depicted in blue and yellow.

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Transforming CAR T-Cell Therapy Development

Illustration depicting how environmental changes affect the immune system. On the right, cold temperatures slow the immune system down, and cells are less active. On the left, warm weather promotes immune system activity. 

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A Biochemistry Puzzle

Crossword Puzzle

3D illustration of a lymphocyte binding to proteins.

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BATMAN Signals T Cell Receptor Crossreactivity

The Nutshell

Seasonal shifts straining the body’s temperature control may open the door to extra sniffles.

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Cover with an illustration depicting how environmental changes affect the immune system. On the left, cold temperatures slow the immune system down, and cells are less active. On the right, warm weather promotes immune system activity. 