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A child lies on their side on a sofa with a breathing apparatus covering their nose and mouth. Such equipment is commonly used for patients who suffer from cystic fibrosis, a once deadly disease that now has become manageable thanks to the triple combination drug Trikafta. Three researchers recently received this year’s Lasker award for their contribution to the development of this drug.

Triple-Drug Combination for Cystic Fibrosis Wins Lasker Award

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 9 min read

A photograph of developmental biologist Lucy Shapiro, who helped establish the field of systems biology, wearing a black top and red scarf.

Lasker Award for Uncovering Spatial Organization in Bacterial Cells

Sneha Khedkar | | 6 min read

Illustration of 3D protein elements. Metallic purple and green alpha coils and loops are present in the image.

Low-Complexity Domains of Proteins Work Honored with Lasker Award

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 9 min read

Polarized light shines through a crystal with a particular chirality.

Mirror Microbes Could End All Life on Earth. How Do We Stop Them?

Stephanie DeMarco, PhD | | 6 min read

A bed with white sheets and pillows floats in the night sky, representing animals’ need for sleep—a reason for which scientists recently discovered. A bright yellow crescent moon is on the top right-hand side of the image.

Animals Sleep Because Electrons Leak

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 4 min read

Light yellow packets of Splenda, a common trade name for sucralose and the artificial sweetener recently found to worsen response to cancer immunotherapy, are strewn all over a white surface.

A Common Artificial Sweetener Could Disrupt Cancer Immunotherapy Response

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 4 min read

A venomous purple-spotted pit viper perched on a tree branch.

AI Unlocks Antibiotic Potential in Deadly Venoms

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 4 min read

A 3D illustration shows molecules passing through an ion channel in a cell membrane.

Synthetic Peptide Calms Overactive Electrical Channels in Cells

Laura Dattaro | | 3 min read

A cluster of bright orange, club-shaped fruiting bodies of the Cordyceps militaris fungus emerging from a caterpillar pupa is shown, surrounded by dry pine needles and forest floor debris.

This Fungus Tricks Silkworms Into Binge-Eating for its Own Gain

Anirban Mukhopadhyay, PhD | | 3 min read

A young black cat poses in front of a green wall. It has its mouth open, signifying where oral cancers, a fatal disease in cats, would be found.

First-of-Its-Kind Drug Shrunk Oral Tumors in Pet Cats

Andrea Lius, PhD | | 5 min read

An illustration of mitochondria, which starve parasites like Toxoplasma gondii, colored green.

Mitochondria Deprive Parasites of Folate to Thwart Their Growth

Andrew Saintsing, PhD | | 4 min read

Illustration showing several people’s arms raised and holding signs with faces that either depict neutral yellow faces, unhappy red faces, or happy green faces. This image is emphasizing mixed reactions to an announcement.

NIH’s Priorities Announcement Receives Mixed Responses from Researchers

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 4 min read

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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.

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

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

The green zombie virus under the microscope, on a mottled yellow background.

What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

Lurking in the vast expanse of the ocean and buried deep in the Siberian permafrost, there are giants—not blue whales and mammoths, but giant viruses.

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New “Kill Test” Could Help Screen Better Antibiotics

A new single cell-based screening tool evaluates how well antibiotics kill bacteria and may help researchers determine which drugs perform best in patients.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

In this webinar, scientists will discuss innovations that are unlocking new insights into immunity.

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

In this webinar, Magdalena Pacewicz will highlight how to use AUC to characterize AAVs as part of ensuring regulatory compliance.

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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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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

In this webinar, scientists will discuss innovations that are unlocking new insights into immunity.

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

In this webinar, Magdalena Pacewicz will highlight how to use AUC to characterize AAVs as part of ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

In this webinar, Andre Mueller will discuss how scientists characterize therapeutic proteins in different formulations and spot the effects of excipients on protein stability.

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

A streamlined, automated process helps scientists coordinate site-ready production-level whole genome sequencing results.

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