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Snakes Pee Solids. Chemical Analysis Suggests Why.

Scientists know that reptiles “pee” solids, but the structure and chemistry of these wastes remained a mystery—until now.

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The First Nitrogen-Fixing Organelle Found in Marine Alga

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Better Living Through Algae Biotechnology

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SNO-y Protein Levels Help Explain Why More Women Develop Alzheimer’s

Dan Robitzski | | 4 min read

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Q&A: Gathering Diverse Microbiome Samples

Katherine Irving | | 8 min read

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As Carbon Dioxide Goes Up, Plants’ Nutrient Content Declines

Dan Robitzski | | 5 min read

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Climate Change May Favor Nitrogen-Fixing Plants

Andy Carstens | | 2 min read

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Marine Plant Partners with Microbes Like Terrestrial Plants Do

Rachael Moeller Gorman | | 6 min read

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Infographic: Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Live Inside Seagrass Roots

Rachael Moeller Gorman | | 1 min read

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Microbial Analysis of River Reveals Considerable Diversity

Annie Melchor | | 5 min read

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Gut Microbes Help Ground Squirrels Endure Hibernation

Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | | 4 min read

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Scientists Go Down the Cicada Hole

Lisa Winter | | 3 min read

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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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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

Lurking in the vast expanse of the ocean and buried deep in the Siberian permafrost, there are giants—not blue whales and mammoths, but giant viruses.

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New “Kill Test” Could Help Screen Better Antibiotics

A new single cell-based screening tool evaluates how well antibiotics kill bacteria and may help researchers determine which drugs perform best in patients.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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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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