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The Naked Eye Can Spy This Enormous Bacterium
on June 24, 2022 at 8:20 pm
At about 2 centimeters in length, Thiomargarita magnifica tests scientists’ notions of how large microbes can grow.
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Study: People “Click” Better When Their Body Odor Matches
on June 24, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Pairs of same-sex friends who reported strong connections when they first met had similar body odors, and body odor similarity predicted whether two strangers […]
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Monkeypox: What We Know (and What We Don't)
on June 24, 2022 at 4:30 pm
The longer and farther the virus spreads, the more likely it could become endemic in new areas, says UCLA epidemiologist Anne Rimoin.
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While the Body Rests, Breast Cancer Spreads More Aggressively
on June 23, 2022 at 9:00 pm
More cancer cells are shed from primary tumors when individuals are asleep than when they’re awake, according to observations in small cohorts of breast […]
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How Slow Can You Go?
on June 23, 2022 at 6:11 pm
Two studies show negligible rates of aging in some types of turtles and other cold-blooded creatures, but that doesn't mean they're immortal.
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Genome Spotlight: Black Abalone (Haliotis cracherodii)
on June 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm
The researchers who constructed the first reference genome for this critically endangered mollusk say it will assist restoration efforts.
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A Faster, Scalable Electroporation System for Cell Therapies
on June 23, 2022 at 1:12 pm
Developing cellular therapeutics with an automated transfection platform.
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Biden Nominates New Science Advisor
on June 22, 2022 at 7:18 pm
If the Senate confirms her appointment, Arati Prabhakar will become the first woman, person of color, and immigrant to head the Office of Science and […]
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Opinion: The Reproductive Technology Advances No One Asked For
on June 22, 2022 at 6:23 pm
Cloning and parthenogenesis of humans wouldn't align with bioethical principles.
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Announcing Words for Nerds, a New Game from The Scientist
on June 22, 2022 at 3:57 pm
Like playing Wordle? You’ll love Words for Nerds, which centers on scientific jargon and will challenge your brain every day.
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What Causes Itch
on June 22, 2022 at 3:30 pm
A previously overlooked protein is important to this type of itch, an insight that could aid the development of new treatments.
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Study Links Stress to a Faster-Aging Immune System
on June 21, 2022 at 8:19 pm
Health data from 5,744 adults over the age of 50 reveals an association between stressors such as discrimination and a relatively small proportion of younger […]
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Research Beagle Facility Ordered to Clean Up, Halt Breeding
on June 20, 2022 at 9:41 pm
A federal judge ruled that Envigo can finalize the sales for 500 of its remaining 3,000 research dogs, but it needs to improve the safety and health of the […]
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The Generative Biology Revolution Q&A
on June 20, 2022 at 7:19 pm
In this webinar event, Marissa Mock from Amgen will answer questions that delve deeper into the entire podcast series.
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The Generative Biology Revolution - A Special 4-Part Podcast Series
on June 20, 2022 at 7:12 pm
Welcome to The Generative Biology Revolution, a special edition podcast series produced by The Scientist’s Creative Services Team.
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Not-so-Mellow Yellow: Pregnant Mice’s Urine Stresses Out Males
on June 20, 2022 at 5:34 pm
An odorant found in the pee of pregnant mice—and in bananas—induces stress but also relieves pain in male mice, a study shows.
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Setting High Standards for Antibody Production Using Nucleosomes
on June 20, 2022 at 1:00 pm
A unique approach to antibody production that exposes antibody candidates to nucleosomes is revolutionizing best practices.
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Raising the Bar for Biomarkers and Early Diagnostics in Neurodegenerative Disease
on June 20, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Identifying novel biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease enables early diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
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Reinvigorating the Immune System to Attack Cancer Cells Using Highly Specific Antibodies
on June 20, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Cancer immunotherapy targets the tumor microenvironment, blocking the molecular pathways that tumors exploit to prevent immune cell activity.
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FDA Green Lights COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
on June 17, 2022 at 9:30 pm
Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech shots could be given to the youngest kids as early as June 21.
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Omicron Half as Likely to Lead to Long COVID as Delta: Study
on June 17, 2022 at 8:12 pm
People who were vaccinated at least six months prior to infection had the lowest risk of lasting symptoms in a UK study.
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Opinion: Time to Take Animal Rights Harassment More Seriously
on June 17, 2022 at 5:20 pm
Two recent court rulings shine a light on the disturbing tactics used by some activists to target biomedical researchers who study animals.
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Paolo Macchiarini Found Guilty for Botched Surgery
on June 16, 2022 at 8:21 pm
The former thoracic surgeon was acquitted on two counts of intentional assault but convicted on a single count of felony bodily injury for a series of fatal […]
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Diabetes Linked to Malnutrition Is Metabolically Unique: Study
on June 16, 2022 at 7:16 pm
Results from a small sample of Indian males suggest that lean individuals with a history of malnutrition suffer from a distinct type of diabetes characterized […]
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Damage to Brain Network Curbs Urge to Smoke
on June 16, 2022 at 4:15 pm
A study finds that injuries to certain areas of the brain were associated with quitting smoking more quickly, easily, and with no cravings.