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A Nanoparticle Delivery System for Gene Therapy

A reimagined lipid vehicle for nucleic acids could overcome the limitations of current vectors.

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Unraveling the Role of Bile Acids in Human Health

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A Fungal Messenger Impairs Immune Cell Function

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Excess Lipids Keep Dengue at Bay

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

three black mice lined up next to each other. the one on the left, fed a low-fat diet, has one small bald patch, the middle mouse, fed fish oil, has a large bald spot across its shoulders and back, and the right mouse, fed cocoa butter, has no baldness.

Fish Oil in Diet Can Cause Hair Loss in Mice, Study Finds

Katherine Irving | | 3 min read

Melissa Vos discusses how lipids’ good intentions become harmful in Parkinson’s Disease

The Scientist Speaks - Lipids Predict a Slippery Path Towards Parkinson’s Disease

Nele Haelterman, PhD | | 1 min read

Lipid Droplets Are Intracellular Bacteria-Fighting Machines

Ruth Williams | | 3 min read

Lipids Take the Lead in Metastasis

Amanda B. Keener | | 4 min read

Mass Spec Analysis of Protein Interactions

Jeffrey M. Perkel | | 8 min read

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Maternal Iron Deficiency Can Trigger Sex Reversal in Mouse Embryos

Scientists have discovered that a lack of iron in pregnant mice can alter the sex development of embryos, challenging long-held beliefs about how sex is determined.

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Penguins Are Among the World’s Slowest-Evolving Birds: Study

The findings mean that penguins may struggle to adapt under rapid climate change, researchers say.

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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Why Do Some Runners Get Sick After a Marathon?

An intense training load, such as running long distances, can temporarily suppress the immune system, which may render athletes susceptible to falling ill.

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Rare Disease Research Gets a Boost from Automated NGS Solutions

Learn how the latest cutting-edge technology streamlines workflows and supports breakthroughs for some of the most understudied diseases.

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Best Practices for Freezing Cell Cultures

Learn how to store animal cells long-term.

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June 2025, Issue 1

Nergal Networks: Where Friendship Meets Infection

A citizen science game explores how social choices and networks can influence how an illness moves through a population.

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Resurrecting Plant Defense Mechanisms to Avoid Crop Pathogens

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