A Paradox of Fat Metabolism
Scientists find that a particular enzyme’s location within the fat cell makes all the difference in fat metabolism.
Hijacking Drug Resistance to Develop Cancer Therapies
Cancer researchers test how to regulate gene expression in cells to prevent drug resistance in cancer therapies.
What Really Happened to Napoleon’s Army in 1812?
Cold and disease tore into Napoleon’s army in the retreat from Russia. DNA research tells us more about the pathogens soldiers encountered.
Gene-Editing Therapies: The Cure for Genetic Diseases?
How is science responding to genetic diseases? A novel technique in gene-editing therapies treats them with precision and efficiency.
Online Marine Aquarium Trade Harmful?
Online marine aquarium trade gets a closer look with scientific analysis on how to make it more sustainable to protect fish populations and ecosystems.
Ultrasound Drug Delivery: The Tiny Tech Making Medicine Smarter
Ultrasound drug delivery is an emerging technology for more precisely targeted medication without the side effects.
Impact of Climate Change on Fish Growth Rates
Shifts in fish populations show the impact of climate change on Arctic food webs and Indigenous communities as river temperatures increase.
Get to Know a Scientist
One of our favorite things to do is introduce our readers to a wide array of scientists and their work in our Get to Know a Scientist series.
Silicate Weathering Drives the Carbon Cycle
Rocks break down through weathering or erosion, but did you know there’s a cycle from air to land to ocean that loops this process?
How Does Your Brain Work?
Enjoy this curated collection of articles about neuroscience and how the human brain works. Our neuroscientists answer your questions.