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Fish Brain Region Size Correlates with Cognitive Flexibility

Genetic knockout experiments reveal a role for the protein in forming and maintaining synapses between motor neurons and muscle fibers in mice.

Infographic: Vangl2 in Muscles Keeps Neuromuscular Junctions Organized

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A Novel Player at the Neuromuscular Junction

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How a Bacterium Manages to Reproduce During Famine

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Infographic: Nutrient Scarcity Drives Phase Separation in Bacteria

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Epithelial Cell Signaling Helps Maintain Tissue Integrity

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Contrary to Common Belief, Some Older Trees Make Fewer Seeds

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Neurons Simplify Visual Signals by Responding to Only One Retina

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Human “Time Cells” Encode, Process Flow of Time

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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Universe 25 Experiment

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One Gene Influences 75 Percent of Alzheimer’s Disease Cases

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

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Transitioning to 3D Cell Models for Better Insights

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January 2026

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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Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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Maximizing Cancer Research Model Systems

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