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Science Communication

2025

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February 2025

NIH’s plan to reduce indirect funds faced immense backlash from researchers. A federal judge ruled to extend the halt to cuts until a final decision is made.

A gene variant identified in a family and studied in a fruit fly model may offer protection against a rare X-linked seizure disorder in humans.

An NIH policy to reduce funding for indirect costs to 15 percent, although temporarily blocked nationwide, sparks widespread concern and criticism among scientists.

Scientists engineered T cells to protect instead of kill, potentially enabling targeted treatments for autoimmune disease and transplant rejection.

An innovative organoid model mirrors the pancreas' complexity, generating all three key cell types to explore development and possible regeneration.

New research uncovered an alarming accumulation of plastic particles in human brains, raising concerns about their potential role in neurodegenerative disease.

Encasing CRISPR tools in oil droplets offers a fast-track approach to conducting extensive genetic screens in animals.

A single gene controls earwax and body odor, shaping one’s unique scent through microbes.

January 2025

Forget the traditional tubular shape—researchers are investigating a pearl-on-a-string formation for axons, unlocking new insights into neural signaling in health and disease.

Microbial factories provide a sustainable alternative to tree sap for producing elusive plant molecules, offering new insights into plant development.

Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to human reproductive health.

Genetics and tolerance shake up how alcohol affects each person, creating a unique cocktail of experiences.

Researchers dug up an ancient protective role of a DNA-sensing defense pathway in managing stress clearance.

A taurine-derived metabolite may hold the key to regulating food intake and body weight, potentially inspiring a new class of weight-loss drugs.

Vitamin K Precursor Takes On Prostate Cancer

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

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