Biology

For thousands of years, silk has been prized for its remarkable strength, luster, and versatility—yet the biochemical choreography that converts...

Aging skeletal muscle often weakens early, limiting repair after injury and contributing to stiffness, fat infiltration, and loss of fast-twitch...

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), driven by SFTS virus, can trigger life-threatening systemic inflammation, yet targeted host-directed therapies have...

Saber-toothed cats (Smilodon fatalis) from the La Brea Tar Pits preserve more than just bones—they also retain a medical record...

Influenza A virus is infamous for its speed—yet the molecular choreography inside infected cells is still being uncovered. In a...

Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) is a widely expressed, non-canonical neurotrophic protein in the brain. While prior studies suggest MANF...

Non-native and invasive woody trees are increasingly recognized as a major threat to biodiversity, especially after major land-use disturbances. A...

A new study suggests that Klebsiella pneumoniae can actively blunt the body’s normal blood-vessel relaxation, a key step in inflammation...

Gene therapy and other macromolecule-based medicines face a persistent obstacle: most delivery routes rely on endocytosis, after which therapeutic cargos...

Marine blooms that color coastal waters may be reshaped not only by sunlight and nutrients, but also by microscopic parasites....