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Science Communication

2025

The Scientist

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June 2025

A Mutated Taste Gene Makes Fruit Flies Seek Out Cocaine

Exploring the interaction between sensory neurons and drug aversion can offer clues to the genetic basis of addiction.

Newborn Mice May Hold the Key to Simpler Gene Therapy

Greater numbers of circulating stem cells increase the efficacy of in vivo gene therapy techniques, potentially reducing the price tag of lifesaving treatments.

Nergal Networks: Where Friendship Meets Infection

A citizen science game explores how social choices and networks can influence how an illness moves through a population.

Neurocomics Bring Science to Life Through Visual Storytelling

Matteo Farinella sketched out a career in science illustration, making neuroscience research more accessible to the public.

March 2025

A Scientific Conference to End All Conferences

With walk-up songs, bold ideas, and a festival atmosphere, like-minded researchers band together to reshape scientific meetings.

March 2025

May 2025

First-of-Its-Kind Egyptian Multiomics Dataset Aims to Advance Dementia Research

A global research initiative led by the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative seeks to bridge research gaps by broadening representation through diverse and inclusive data.

Korea’s Deep-Sea Diving Women Show Genetic Traits for Cold Water Endurance

Nature and nurture give Korea’s women divers, known as Haenyeo, an edge in deep-sea diving with high cold tolerance and low blood pressure.

Brainstem Neurons Integrate Multisensory Signals to Decide When Mealtime is Over

Newly identified neurons process multiple food cues to determine when an animal should stop eating, offering new clues into appetite regulation and potential obesity treatments.

Building a Tongue Cancer Organoid Library

Tongue organoids help researchers identify chemoresistance drivers in tongue cancer to develop effective treatments.

April 2025

Childhood Exposure to Bacterial Toxin Tied to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Genetic findings reveal how early exposure to a DNA-damaging toxin from gut bacteria may contribute to the global rise in younger populations.

2025 Breakthrough Prize Recognizes Trailblazers in Multiple Sclerosis Research

Alberto Ascherio and Stephen Hauser were recognized for their work uncovering the role of B cells and Epstein Barr virus in the disease.

Brain Cells That Remember Food May Influence Obesity

Two types of neurons in the hippocampus either store memories for sugar or drive fat cravings, shaping food intake and diet-induced weight gain.

March 2025

Bunsen Burners and Bad Hair Days

Lab safety rules dictate that one must tie back long hair. Rosemarie Hansen learned the hard way when an open flame turned her locks into a lesson.

Distinct Oak Leaf-Shaped Cells Support Lymph Vessels

The lobate shape of lymphatic endothelial cells puzzled researchers—now they’ve found it helps stabilize lymphatic capillaries against fluid pressure changes.

Tiny Plastics Impair Red Blood Cell Development in Zebrafish

Nanoplastics in water hindered oxygen transport in zebrafish, underscoring their toxic impact on aquatic health.

DNA Helps Identify Croatian Nun in Sainthood Quest

Bridging science and religion, forensic researchers spent nearly a decade identifying the remains of a Croatian nun with DNA evidence.

Canine Cravings: Labradors and Humans Share Obesity Genes

Labradors’ appetite for food could help scientists uncover genetic causes of obesity in humans.

Mapping the Shift from Healthy Stem Cells to Oral Cancer

Single-cell analysis revealed the molecular triggers that drive stem cells to become cancerous, which may help inform early-stage treatments.

Meet the Team: Hannah Thomasy

With a deep love for writing and a growing fascination for science, Hannah Thomasy found her calling at the intersection of both passions.

DNA Profiling: Tracing Killers and Solving Mysteries Using Genetic Clues

Every DNA fragment tells a story. Forensic experts use these genetic breadcrumbs to solve old mysteries and modern crimes.

Stand Up for Science: US Researchers Mobilize in National Protests

On March 7, researchers will rally in Washington, D.C. and other US cities to protest federal policies threatening the future of science.

Tardigrade Protein Shields Mouse Cells from Radiation

Boosting cells with a tardigrade protein reduced DNA damage after radiation, offering potential protection for healthy tissue during cancer treatment.

Viruses Can Map How Amphibious Brains Are Wired

Using genetically engineered viruses, researchers can trace the development of frog and salamander nervous systems.

Bacteria Wars: Kinship in the Swarm

Swarming biofilm bacteria play favorites—family is welcomed, while outsiders get the cold shoulder.

February 2025

Butterfly Wing Colors Explained by MicroRNA

The vivid wing patterns of butterflies, once attributed to a gene, are now traced to an overlooked microRNA.

Federal Court Extends Block on NIH Funding Cuts

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.

From Flies to Families: How a Gene Variant May Shield Against Seizures

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.

NIH Budget Cuts Are a “Short-Sighted” Setback for US Science

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

Synthetic T Cells Provide Precision Immunosuppression

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

A Novel Three-in-One Pancreatic Organoid

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

Microplastics Build Up in Human Organs, Especially the Brain

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

DNA Droplets in Motion Accelerate Gene Discovery

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

How Are Earwax and Body Odor Linked?

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

January 2025

Challenging the Axon’s Classic Shape

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.

Engineered Microbes Make Plant Hormones a Sustainable Harvest

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

A Common Plastic Additive Harms DNA and Chromosomes

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

Why Do Some People Get Drunk Faster Than Others?

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

A STING Operation in Safeguarding Cells from Stress

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

Metabolism on the Menu: A New Target for Body Weight Regulation

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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