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US Universities Reduce PhD Admissions in Response to Federal Funding Cuts

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Federal Court Extends Block on NIH Funding Cuts

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NIH Budget Cuts Are a “Short-Sighted” Setback for US Science

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Freeze on NIH Grant Reviews Leaves Scientists Confused and Frustrated

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Why Does Geosmin Smell?

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How the Fly Brain Knows When to Release Insulin

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Interstitium: A Network of Living Spaces Supports Anatomical Interconnectedness

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Opinion: Listening to the Biosphere Is Key Step in Saving It

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New NAS Awards Honor Science Communication in “Post-Truth World”

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Universe 25 Experiment

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T Cell Nomenclature Gets an Update

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Freeze-Tolerant Frogs Power Organ Cryopreservation Strategies

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Thermo Scientific X and S Series General Purpose Centrifuges

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

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