zoology

A giant panda sitting on a tree.

Stem Cells Could Save the Giant Panda

A group of mussels are clustered together on a rock.

How do Mussels Stick to Slippery Surfaces?

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Universe 25 Experiment

A yellow-bellied marmot being held in the arms of a researcher while they collect a cheek swab from the marmot.

Exploring the Link between Sociality and the Marmot Gut Microbiome

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on a branch with its wings extended.

Two Genetic Loci Control Migration Direction in a Small Bird Species

Row of cows being milked in a dairy farm.

Deciphering the Unusual Pattern of Bird Flu Symptoms in Cows

A woman is outside with a scent trail behind her that attracts two hungry mosquitoes.

What Are Mosquitoes Attracted To?

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Downsizing DNA

Infographic showing how some species undergo DNA elimination

Infographic: Programmed DNA Elimination

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To Boldly Go Where No Squid Has Gone Before

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A Menagerie on a Leaf

2023 Ig Nobel Prize for Gripping Work on Dead Spiders

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A cross section of a pine stem shows cells stained purple and blue.

The Biggest Breakthroughs in Cell Biology in 2025

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Universe 25 Experiment

Gollum, the extremely territorial character from The Lord of the Rings, famous for his line, “My precious,” sits on a rock, looking up.

The Gollum Effect: 44 Percent of Scientists Report Territorial Research Experiences

person doing the finger prick test for measuring blood glucose. A new noninvasive method could provide an alternative to such invasive blood tests.

Measuring Blood Sugar Without Painful Pricks? A New Test Scans Skin

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

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December 2025, Issue 1

Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Human iPSC-derived Models for Brain Disease Research

Human iPSC-derived Models for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment 

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