National Academy of Sciences

Scientists uncover the mechanism by which gut bacteria convert molecules in bile into sex hormones.

Researchers shed light on why microbes make the chemicals responsible for petrichor, the earthy smell of recent rain.

Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to human reproductive health.

Volar injections made thigh skin thicker. This therapy could potentially help prevent pressure-induced skin damage in patients using prosthetics.

Discover the unique research avenues scientists are traversing with the power of genome editing.

Tailored nucleic acid extraction and amplification methods help scientists overcome the challenges of detecting Mycoplasma contamination in advanced therapy medicinal products.