Scientists’ Favorite Cells: From Gut Bacteria to Heartbeat Generators
The Cells That Captivate Scientists: A Tour of Biology’s Hidden Stars Every cell in your…
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Helen Blau Wins National Medal of Science for Groundbreaking Work in Stem Cells and Aging
Helen Blau Awarded National Medal of Science for Transformative Stem Cell Research In early January…
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Stanford Scientists Isolate crAssphage for First Time—Revealing Its Dual Life as Virus and Plasmid
Stanford Breakthrough: Scientists Isolate crAssphage and Uncover Its Secret Dual Life For over a decade,…
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What Is a TIA? Recognizing Mini-Stroke Symptoms and Acting Fast
What Is a TIA? Understanding Mini-Strokes and Why They Demand Urgent Attention A transient ischemic…
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Glowing Sugar Probes Reveal How Ocean Microbes Process Carbon
Introduction The sea hides many secrets. Among them: how tiny microbes eat and recycle carbon-rich…
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Understanding Stains in Medical Microbiology: Types, Methods, and Uses
Introduction: Why Microbial Staining Matters Most bacteria are nearly invisible under a regular light microscope…
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Say Goodbye to Recurrent BV? This Smart “Bacteria Bullet” Selectively Kills Gardnerella in Real Patient Samples
If you’ve ever suffered from bacterial vaginosis (BV), you know the frustrating cycle: treatment, temporary…
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Your Microbiome Holds the Key to Cancer Immunotherapy Success (Here’s What Science Just Found)
If you or someone you love is facing cancer, you’ve likely heard about “immunotherapy”—a revolutionary…
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Beyond E. coli: Why Your UTI is a Personalized Microbial Battle (And How Science is Mapping It)
For decades, urinary tract infections (UTIs) have been seen as a simple problem: bad bacteria…
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The Secret to a Healthier Pregnancy? This Good Bacteria Might Hold the Key (Especially in Early Weeks)
Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, but for many women, the fear of delivering too early…