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Improving Creation of Microglia in a Dish for Brain Research

More efficient and authentic cell creation enables immune studies, drug development

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Top row: Untreated stem cells contain a protein (orange) marking its ability to mature into many different kinds of cells. Bottom row: Stem cells given a cocktail of transcription factors to coax them to become microglia-like cells express an array of proteins characteristic of human microglia. Images: Wyss Institute
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“Even a Short Disruption Sets Us Back Years”

Michael Baym studies antibiotic resistance

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“Enormous Potential to Save Veterans’ Lives”

Ronald Kessler studies suicide risk among veterans

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Why Federal Funding for Health Care Policy Research Matters

Nicole Maestas on how cuts threaten quality, sustainability of care

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Fish With Legs and Sea Slug Thieves: Lessons From Unusual Organisms

Corey Allard studies the extremes and exceptions to uncover fundamental biological principles

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The Long Journey of Gordon Freeman and Arlene Sharpe

The two immunologists have shared a lifetime of scientific exploration and discovery

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The Neuroscience of Cancer

Scientists are making surprising discoveries about the connections between cancer and the nervous system

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Asking the Right Questions in Cancer Research

Levi Garraway on his career in academia and industry

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A Biologist on the Mysteries of Regeneration

A conversation with Jessica Whited, associate professor of stem cell and regenerative biology

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How Lymphocytes Compete and Collaborate To Protect Against Unknown Viruses

Julia Merkenschlager explores how secrets of natural immunity can improve vaccines, treatment

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Building Vaccines for Future Versions of a Virus

AI model EVE-Vax provides valuable clues about how a virus may evolve

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New Clues Into Deadly Aortic Aneurysms and Hypertension

Study offers insights for new ways to treat and prevent both conditions

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