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Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover ...

In the summer of 2022, toxins produced by the brackish-water algae Prymnesium parvum killed about 1,000 metric tons of fish, ...

Breakthrough results in first fluorescent sensors capable of detecting glycine dynamics inside living cells at single-cell ...

Unlike many other organs, the human heart almost never develops cancer. But why? The answer lies in the heart’s unique structure and the way its cells function. This fascinating look into medical ...

How Ridley Scott's third sci-fi masterpiece proved there is life on Mars after all, by telling a deeply human, and oddly ...

A common soil fungus forms strong hydrogels that could inspire next-generation biomedical materials for tissue regeneration.

The structural properties in the mycelium of a common soil mold show promise in biomedical applications, such as hydrogels ...

This installment of “Dissertation Diaries” highlights Udathari Kumarasinghe, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department ...

This research roundup explores how immune system genetic activity can provide guidance into treatment options for patients ...

Zeaxanthin, a nutrient found in spinach and peppers, boosts T-cell cancer-fighting power. New research shows it could enhance ...