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Neuroscientist and clinician Stephen Waxman explores new strategies to break the circuit of neuropathic pain.

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How Cells in the Skin Team Up To Fight Pathogens

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Do Invertebrates Have Emotions?

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Aerobic Bacteria May Predate Earth’s Oxygen Boom

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The Future of CRISPR

The Future of CRISPR

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Quality Control Standards

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April 1, 2025, Issue 1

Bunsen Burners and Bad Hair Days

Lab safety rules dictate that one must tie back long hair. Rosemarie Hansen learned the hard way when an open flame turned her locks into a lesson.

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PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

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Unlocking the Unattainable in Gene Construction

Unlocking the Unattainable in Gene Construction

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Comparing Analytical Solutions for High-Throughput Drug Discovery

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