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Acting as mini organs in a dish, organoids fuel diverse research areas, from cancer to evolutionary biology.

How does exercise benefit health? Molecules called exerkines partly regulate its effects and provide therapeutic targets to mimic the benefits of exercise. 

Venoms from four different snake species work differently to disrupt blood vessels.

Long focused on antioxidants, researchers are now exploring a new route to combat prostate cancer: pro-oxidants.

A protein found in the saliva of Anopheles gambiae stopped blood from clotting in the insects’ stomachs and aided parasite transmission.

Ke Hou generated a compound that prevents tau aggregation in the murine brain, but the potential Alzheimer’s disease therapy also had a surprising property.

Drug-manufacturing bacteria can provide a more targeted approach to treat gut diseases.

Alayna Loiselle has found a way to bring therapeutics straight to an injured tendon.

Jingjing Sun developed a novel, ultra-small nanocarrier that actively targets tumor cells.

Using AI models, scientists can predict gene expression, design new proteins, and create precision medicines.

The scales on a crocodile’s head develop differently than those on its body. The explanation lies in tissue mechanics.

Investigating how reindeers shed and regenerate their antlers offers clues into mammalian organ regeneration.

Patterns of human endogenous retrovirus expression linked to decreased neurodegenerative disease risk.

A microbiologist blends science and art to bring biofilms to life. His work, showcased in museums and books, captivates scientists and curious minds alike.

Our second annual writing contest provides life scientists with a platform to try their hands at science journalism, tell their science stories, develop their communication skills, and publish their work.

New research describes the early steps of colorectal tumor formation and lays a foundation for improving diagnosis and treatment of aggressive cancers.

The liver breaks down dietary fructose into lipids that are used by cancer cells to boost their growth in mice.

Big omics datasets can be overwhelming for researchers with limited programming skills, but texting with a new AI chatbot could help them wade through their results.

Researchers mimic the antianxiety effects of psychedelics by identifying and activating specific brain regions in an important step towards developing therapeutics that do not cause hallucinations.