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A single gene controls earwax and body odor, shaping one’s unique scent through microbes.

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Mosquitoes Drawn to Hosts Infected by Dengue, Zika

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Smallpox Vaccine Recruits Skin Bacteria to Fight Disease

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Biotech Tries Manipulating the Skin Microbiome

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Maternal Vaginal Fluids Mimic Microbe Transfer of Vaginal Birth

Salt Could Play a Role in Allergies

Cancer-Fighting Chemical Found in Human Skin Bacteria

In-Depth Look at the Human Microbiome

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Antiperspirants Affect Armpit Ecosystems

Birth of the Skin Microbiome

Frog Microbes May Help Fight Disease

Skin Microbes Help Clear Infection

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Microbes of the Skin

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Skin Microbes Alter Immunity

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Immune Markers Help Identify Subgroups of ME/CFS Patients

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Engineered Bacteria Detox Mercury from a Fish-Rich Diet

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Scientists Divided on Mexico’s Genetically Modified Corn Ban

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Making the Most of Membrane Protein Production

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Combating Incubator Contamination

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July Digest 2025
July 2025, Issue 1

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Explore synthetic DNA’s many applications in cancer research

Weaving the Fabric of Cancer Research with Synthetic DNA

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Enhancing Elution of Plasmid DNA

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Maximizing Lentivirus Recovery

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Explore new strategies for improving plasmid DNA manufacturing workflows.

Overcoming Obstacles in Plasmid DNA Manufacturing

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