Biology

Akkermansia muciniphila, the gut bacterium often linked to metabolic and immune balance, has long intrigued researchers because it thrives on...

Insect wings are packed with sensory equipment, but the question of whether moths could truly “smell” with their wings has...

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...