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Genetically edited bacteria sense the environment and report their findings to “listening” plants.

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Infographic: How a Glutamate Sensor Tracks Synapses

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Infographic: Scents and Sense-Abilities

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Scents and Sense-Abilities: Using Bug Brainpower to Smell Cancer

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Choosing Fluorescent Reagents for Every Live Cell Application

Developing Aptamer Biosensor Technology for Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Expanding the Available Target Range for New Drugs and Diagnostics with Aptamers

CRISPR Biosensors for Disease Diagnostics

Combating COVID-19 with Cell-Free Expression

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When a Urinary Tract Infection Strikes, What Protects the Kidneys?

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Dire Wolf De-Extinction Debate Divides Scientists

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Quality Control Standards

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Bunsen Burners and Bad Hair Days

Lab safety rules dictate that one must tie back long hair. Rosemarie Hansen learned the hard way when an open flame turned her locks into a lesson.

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Quality Control Standards

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PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

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Unlocking the Unattainable in Gene Construction

Unlocking the Unattainable in Gene Construction

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Comparing Analytical Solutions for High-Throughput Drug Discovery

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