Cells in the body of a worm are colored green, blue and purple. A dotted green box indicates a single egg with abnormalities due to chemical exposure.

Break Point

Worm study shows how a common chemical disrupts reproductive biology
microscopic view of gut microbiota

A Mother's Bugs

Newborn mice derive protective antibodies from their mothers’ microbiota Why are newborns…
Field of hundreds or thousands of cells glow green against a black background

Backbone of Success

Researchers achieve first stem cell models of human spine development
fat cells in stomach

Versatile Bile Acids

Could the fat-dissolving bile acids churned out by the liver influence gut immunity?
A team of masked surgeons performing surgery

Spinning Inequality

Male scientists more likely than female colleagues to use language framing their research findings…
microscopy image of herpes simplex virus

Herpes' Achilles' Heel

Experiments pinpoint weak spot that can make the virus susceptible to gene editing
half human face

Who's That Girl?

Study explores the effects of culture in shaping men's and women's ability to recognize faces
brain and light

Lighting the Way

New ontogenetic tool sheds light on cell-to-cell conversations inside the brain
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Defining Aging

Experts propose new framework for classification of age-related diseases
An empty hospital bed.

Too Good to Be True?

Study offers alternative explanation for decline in readmission rates under pay-for-performance  …