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Doctors have long recognized that many infections carry distinct smells. Now researchers are leveraging this to diagnose antimicrobial resistance within minutes.

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New Strategies in the Battle Against Infectious Diseases

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mRNA Lyme Disease Vaccine: A Breakthrough in Protection and Prevention

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Meningitis Bacteria Trigger Headaches, Then Sneak Into the Brain

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A Comprehensive Guide to Next-Generation Sequencing

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November 2025, Issue 1

Why Do We Feel Butterflies in the Stomach?

These fluttering sensations are the brain’s reaction to certain emotions, which can be amplified or soothed by the gut’s own “bugs".

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A Comprehensive Guide to Next-Generation Sequencing

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Long-Read RNA Sequencing Reveals a Regulatory Role for Splicing in Immunotherapy Responses

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