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Ticks form a stable structure around their mouth to stick to their hosts for days. Phase transitions of proteins in the tick saliva drive this adhesion.

Homologous defense proteins in archaea and eukaryotes point to these early prokaryotes' role in the immune system of modern complex organisms.

Researchers uncover the surprisingly complex evolutionary history of the salivary protein amylase.

Computer simulations highlight how bacteria slow their growth to avoid overcrowding, a behavior that may inform pathogen control. 

A bacterium found in the wound microbiome can accelerate healing, highlighting the potential for microbiota-based wound therapies.

In mice, a ketogenic diet remodeled the translatome of pancreatic cancer cells, rendering them vulnerable to targeted therapy.

Chemotherapy drugs can kill cancer cells by halting DNA replication, but a glucose-depleted environment can help cancer cells overcome this effect and resist death. 

Hidden on toothbrushes and showerheads, bacteriophages reveal a viral ecosystem and its potential to create healthier living spaces.

Pseudomonas infections are tough to treat, but a new study reveals a chemical they use to subdue macrophages, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.

Urban myths cry turkey, but the science behind why Thanksgiving feasts induce sleep suggests otherwise.

Researchers turned programmable proteins into a novel genetic tool, potentially enabling tighter control of gene expression.

Transcriptomic studies of the shrew’s remarkably plastic brain could provide new insights into neurodegenerative diseases.

In mice, dampening the activity of area postrema neurons diminished cancer-induced muscle and fat loss and increased lifespan.

Nathalie Fuentes shared her experience of landing a unicorn position in a pharmaceutical company after a postdoctoral fellowship.

When multiple elephants were found dead in a national park in India, microbiologists turned to investigate their prime suspect: fungi. 

Sea snails stun their prey with toxins that mimic glucose-regulating hormones.

Born from the COVID-19 pandemic, a viral-agnostic approach blends sequencing research and public health to get ahead of bird flu transmission.

Researchers used artificial intelligence in large genomics studies to fill in gaps in patient information and improve predictions, but new research uncovers false positives and misleading correlations.

Bone marrow stem cells defy typical aging, and it may be because they express the right proteins.