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Getting to the Root of Alzheimer’s

New research identifies how amyloid beta forms

4 min read
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Gut Check

Can scientists build a test to gauge disease risk by sampling the bugs in one’s gut?

5 min read
Gut bacteria in human intestines

Early Protection

New study supports safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant, lactating women

3 min read
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The Guts of Our Ancestors

Findings reveal insights about the evolution of gut microbes in response to diet and environment

6 min read
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Pinpointing Cancer’s Epicenter

AI system may improve diagnosis of complicated metastatic cancers

3 min read
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Structural Approach to Cancer

Scientists create first-of-its-kind 3D organoid model of the human pancreas

3 min read
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Why Do Some Die?

Researchers ID protein “signature” in severe COVID-19 cases

3 min read
two health care workers intubating a patient with covid-19

Workhorse Molecule at Center Stage

The Warren Alpert Foundation has awarded its 2021 prize to two scientists for RNA discoveries

10 min read
Award winners Joan Steitz and Lynne Maquat

Protecting the Next Generation

As COVID-19 vaccination rises, focus sharpens on pregnancy, children

7 min read
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Hunger Cues

Why does food smell so good when we’re hungry?

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On the Margins

Research finds higher rates of suicide attempts, ideation in transgender and gender-diverse patients

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Closing the Knowledge Gap

Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase risk of high blood pressure

young transgender man with pill and glass of water sitting on couch