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How the Omicron Subvariant BA.5 Became a Master of Disguise—and What It Means for the Current COVID-19 Surge

Suresh V. KuchipudiandThe Conversation | | 4 min read

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Plastic Pollution Boosts Bacterial Growth in Lake Water

Patience Asanga | | 3 min read

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SARS-CoV-2 Could Use Nanotubes to Infect the Brain

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 4 min read

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Same Parts of the Brain Control Processing of Dozens of Languages

Andy Carstens | | 4 min read

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Genome Spotlight: Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria)

Christie Wilcox, PhD | | 4 min read

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Inside Versus Out: A New Form of Bacterial Cooperation

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 5 min read

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Genetic Underpinnings of Brain Activity May Differ in Autism

Emily HarrisandSpectrum | | 3 min read

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“Feel-Good” Neurons Steer Mice Toward Hydration-Boosting Liquids

Shafaq Zia | | 3 min read

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Malarial Host-Parasite Clash Causes Deadly Blood Sugar Drop

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 4 min read

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How a Bacterium Manages to Reproduce During Famine

Viviane Callier | | 5 min read

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Missing Y Chromosome in Mouse Blood Causes Heart Dysfunction

Patience Asanga | | 3 min read

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Gone but Not Forgotten: Retracted COVID-19 Papers Still Cited

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 5 min read

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Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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Studying over 100,000 embryos revealed genetic factors behind chromosome segregation issues that lead to aneuploidy, informing future risk screening and intervention.

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