A grey mouse lemur pokes its head out from around a tree. This lemur hibernates during the winter even in a tropical climate.
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Hibernation helps animals survive periods of harsh conditions. Studying this behavior could uncover clues to treating obesity, preserving organs, and more in humans.

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How Does the Moon Influence Animal Behavior?

The image shows an individual sea anemone of the species Nematostella vectensi against a black background. 

Elusive Stem Cell Population Finally Identified in Sea Anemones

A starfish with one arm shorter than the other four.

Researchers Discover How Starfish Cut Ties with Their Limbs

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Diving Into the Brittle Star Genome to Understand the Evolution of Regeneration

A small furry shrew pokes its head out from a pile of vegetation.

Gene Expression Shifts as Shrews Shrink and Regrow Their Brains

A herd of elephants is walking in a river in a forest.

Elephant Deaths Trigger a Kodo-Millet Fungus Investigation in India

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Collaborative Research Aims to Discover Effective Treatments for Marine Mammals Poisoned by Toxic Algae

The infographic shows a new method where researchers used spider webs to monitor environmental eDNA of vertebrates. They demonstrated the effectiveness of their by analyzing samples from a zoo and a wildlife sanctuary.

A Spider-Web Trap to Monitor Environmental DNA

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Can Animals Get Covid and Should They Be Vaccinated?

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Universe 25 Experiment

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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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.
January 2026, Issue 1

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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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

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