Scientists discovered a mechanoreceptor that triggers the distinctive shake-off behavior observed in mice when they become ...

Nematodes can sniff out trouble, kicking off a mitochondrial defense in the gut to fend off bacterial invaders.

Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential ...

Dysfunctional neurons in the cerebellum, a brain region that controls motor functions, reduced REM sleep in mice.

Alexander Fleming’s 1928 discovery of a mold with antibacterial properties was only the first serendipitous event on the long ...

Compartmentalized protein expression in the spider silk gland provides clues to spinning more sustainable materials.

We wanted to create a monitoring tool that helps clinicians understand what is going on in the patient at a precise level, ...

For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but ...

New 3D blueprints that highlight tumor complexity reveal several new discoveries, some of which challenge existing theories ...

Shelby is an assistant editor for The Scientist. She earned her PhD from West Virginia University in immunology and ...

Fungal Growth and Spore Release: After the ant’s death, the fungus consumes the remainder of the corpse and grows a ...

When TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation portray DNA processing in the forensic lab, the results appear instantly with a DNA match wrapping up the case in hours. However, the ...