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Homologous defense proteins in archaea and eukaryotes point to these early prokaryotes' role in the immune system of modern complex organisms.

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The Long and Winding Road to Eukaryotic Cells

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Infographic: Evolutionary Leaps Leading to Modern Eukaryotes

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RNA Pioneer Christine Guthrie Dies at 77

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Slideshow: Examples of Eukaryotic Horizontal Gene Transfer

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Ancestral Bacteria May Have Invaded Early Eukaryotic Cells

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Picozoans Are Algae After All: Study

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Giant Viruses Can Integrate into the Genomes of Their Hosts

Lipid Droplets Are Intracellular Bacteria-Fighting Machines

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Elusive Asgard Archaea Finally Cultured in Lab

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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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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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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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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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

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Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

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