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New Brain Circuit Helps Recover Lost Sleep

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

An illustration showing the accumulation of amyloid plaques between nerve cells, which is the underlying cause of disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

A Gut Pathogen’s Unexpected Weapon Against Amyloid Diseases

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 3 min read

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NIH Scientists Issue ‘Bethesda Declaration’ to Protest Research Politicization

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

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Maternal Iron Deficiency Can Trigger Sex Reversal in Mouse Embryos

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 3 min read

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A Mutated Taste Gene Makes Fruit Flies Seek Out Cocaine

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Newborn Mice May Hold the Key to Simpler Gene Therapy

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

A 3D illustration of vaccine for cancer as oncology treatment concept.

A Novel Engineered Protein Boosts T Cell Antitumor Activity

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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Floral Stink Evolved Through Three Amino Acid Changes

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 3 min read

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Korea’s Deep-Sea Diving Women Show Genetic Traits for Cold Water Endurance

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Some Rats are More Empathetic Than Others. Neuroscientists Want to Figure Out Why.

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 3 min read

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Colorectal Cancer and Childhood Exposure to a Common Gut Bacteria

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

An illustration depicting the fundamental relationship between sound and life. It shows sound waves merging with a DNA helix, over a background of mouse cells.

Sound Waves Can Change Fat Cell Fates

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 2 min read

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Kirsty Wright is searching for evidence in a missing persons investigation. She is wearing a blue shirt and glasses. Behind her is dense vegetation and police procedural tape.

How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

After reviewing DNA evidence from a cold case murder, Kirsty Wright uncovered systemic flaws and deception in a forensics laboratory in Queensland, Australia.

An illustration of an in vitro fertilized embryo, which researchers recently used to study maternal aneuploidy

Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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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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.

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Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

In this symposium, scientists will highlight cutting-edge cancer treatments and the translational advances guiding their development.

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Transitioning to 3D Cell Models for Better Insights

Phenotypic 3D cell models incorporate tissue architectures and extracellular matrices to recapitulate the complexity of the in vivo microenvironment.

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January 2026

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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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

In this half-day virtual summit, a series of presentations will explore the scientific, regulatory, and operational factors impacting the use of in vitro NAMs in drug discovery.

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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Maximizing Cancer Research Model Systems

Discover how the latest cancer research models and their applications help scientists pursue breakthrough cancer therapy research.

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Partnership unites AI and single cell technology to map immune dysfunction and improve drug discovery and development outcomes

Sino Biological's Launch of SwiftFluo® TR-FRET Kits Pioneers a New Era in High-Throughout Kinase Inhibitor Screening

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