From Rosalind Franklin to Uzma Khan, female scientists’ feats are often ignored or forgotten. The Matilda Project aims to change … More
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How Ocean Currents Shape the Marine Microbiome
Ocean microbes keep the planet healthy by cycling nutrients and capturing carbon, but a detailed and precise map of where … More
Criticism of Autism-Gut Microbiome Research Sparks Pushback
Some scientists argued that autism-gut microbiome research is rife with conceptual and methodological flaws, from mouse to human studies. Microbiome … More
Mirror Microbes Could End All Life on Earth. How Do We Stop Them?
Bacteria made of mirror molecules could evade the immune system and outcompete native species, but strategies put in place now … More
First Use of Click Chemistry in Humans Safely Treats Cancer
The Nobel Prize-winning click chemistry technology allowed researchers to target tumors directly with a chemotherapy drug, preventing toxicity and side … More
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