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Mitochondria: The Powerhouse of the Placenta
Scientists seek citizens’ help to survey placental mitochondria in complicated and healthy pregnancies.

Mining Antimicrobials in the Nose
A new antimicrobial isolated from commensal bacteria may help keep their competitors in the nasal microbiota at bay.

The Shape of Cilia
Three dimensional images of human pancreatic islet cells provide an unprecedented view of the enigmatic primary cilia.

A Space Sequence Saga
Astronaut Kathleen Rubins and her samples do not settle when it comes to space biology.

The First Human Embryo Model from Embryonic Stem Cells
Jacob Hanna developed a method for replicating embryogenesis outside of the uterus to understand the underlying mechanisms.

A Glowing Mouse Map
A new staining method enabled cellular resolution at the organism level.

Alcohol Leaves its Mark on Immune Cells
The immune system’s recovery from chronic alcohol use could take longer than some rehabilitation periods due to alcohol’s effects on stem cells.

Mean, Green, Antibody-producing Machines
A plant-based monoclonal antibody goes head-to-head with its commercial counterpart to target tumors in mice.

Bacterial Time Capsules
Historical samples of bloodstream infections hold secrets to Escherichia coli’s evolutionary history and the emergence of virulent clones.

Designer Peptoids Pop Viral Membranes
Bioinspired small molecules combat viral threats by targeting a common feature in enveloped viruses, making them useful against a wide range of viruses.

Fishing for Viruses
A novel technology enables rapid detection of multiple viruses from patient samples.

The Roles of Endogenous Psychedelics
Researchers begin to understand the mind-blowing science of psychedelics.












