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“We Must Safeguard Academic Freedom”
Why Researchers Are Studying Lipid Levels in Chimpanzee Blood
When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems
Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments
Dr. Graham Erwin Receives NIH New Innovator Award
Some Human GII.4 Norovirus Are Better Than Others At Infecting Cells
Science Costs Money – Research Is Guided By Who Funds It And Why
Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
NIH awards more than $15 million to fund two rare diseases consortia
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, our study of 2.5 million children shows
Not just ‘growing pains’: 1 in 5 Australian kids live with chronic pain, but it’s often invisible
From UNSW lab to global impact: UNSW spinout receives $US1.4m
Dental Fear is Widespread-But Most People Want Treatment
Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm
Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse
Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
Gene-diet interactions help regulate the body’s daily rhythms
Immunological study provides new insights into post-pandemic return of respiratory viruses
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
Researchers uncover noncanonical clock regulators impact digestive diseases
Understanding what makes some bladder cancers resistant to chemotherapy
How Common Fungus Candida Albicans Colonizes Gut
AI in health care could save lives and money − but change won’t happen overnight
Can Psychedelic Mushrooms Turn Back Clock?
Quitting the quit-aid: people trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support – here are some strategies to help
Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity
Michelle Monje and Harald Sontheimer awarded International Prize for Translational Neuroscience 2025
Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how
Our trans health study was terminated by the government – the effects of abrupt NIH grant cuts ripple across science and society
Mapping the “brain in the gut” may provide clues to gastrointestinal disorders
From furry friends to fish, turning up the heat helps animals fight germs − how Mother Nature’s cure offers humans a lesson on fever
Lifecycle of a research grant – behind the scenes of the system that funds science
Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk
The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain
A Michigan research professor explains how NIH funding works − and what it means to suddenly lose a grant
How does soap keep you clean? A chemist explains the science of soap
Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its…
Why don’t humans have hair all over their bodies? A biologist explains our lack of fur
Integrative approach reveals promising candidates for AD risk factors or targets for treatments
How does your brain create new memories? Neuroscientists discover ‘rules’ for how neurons encode new information
The sudden dismissal of public records staff at health agencies threatens government accountability
What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog
Massive cuts to Health and Human Services’ workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy
Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs
Motion sickness brain circuit may provide new options for treating obesity
Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers
From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health
5 years of COVID-19 underscore value of coordinated efforts to manage disease – while CDC, NIH and WHO face threats to their…