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Missing mutations solve a genetic mystery
In a journey that spanned the genomes of more than 150,000 Icelanders, archival samples, and a fetus in utero, researchers … More
What the pox is going on?
Cases of monkeypox are popping up across the globe. But where did it come from? How does it work? And … More
Science comedy gets to the heart of science communication
Using comedy to talk about technical topics makes science more accessible. Drug Discovery News
Gut microbes may predict the effectiveness of anthelminthic drugs
Pre-screening of the gut microbiome may lead to a more personalized approach to treating intestinal parasitic worm infections, leading to … More
Shrinking toys inspire diagnostics and wearable sensors of the future
Inspired by toys from her childhood, bioengineer Michelle Khine designs microscale diagnostics and wearable biosensors with the hope of revolutionizing … More
Safer eye floater treatments come with a burst of nanobubbles
Between invasive surgery or risky laser therapy, people suffering from severe eye floaters have no great treatment options. Now, with … More
A microbial signal from the gut promotes obesity
Gut microbes produce a metabolite that inhibits the conversion of fatty acids into energy and leads to weight gain in … More
Scientific research is a series of infinite mysteries
Like detectives collecting evidence to solve a case, scientists perform experiments to unravel the mysteries of life. Drug Discovery News
A new weight loss strategy turns fat into energy
By using extracellular vesicles to target specific neurons in the hypothalamus, scientists induced weight loss in a mouse model of … More
Stephanie DeMarco -- Science Writer 