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Gut microbes may help wild horses evolve to survive harsh Canadian winters

Study is first to show that the bacteria in an animal’s gut can give it an evolutionary leg up

Study is first to show that the bacteria in an animal’s gut can give it an evolutionary leg up
Author Sara ReardonPosted on August 11, 2026

Tau protein can sneak into brain cells’ energy factories—and wreak havoc

Study of mitochondria suggests new treatment strategy for Alzheimer’s and other diseases

Study of mitochondria suggests new treatment strategy for Alzheimer’s and other diseases
Author Sara ReardonPosted on August 6, 2026

New U.S. rules on risky pathogen research draw mixed reviews

Vague language and extensive reviews could impede potentially useful research, some scientists fear

Vague language and extensive reviews could impede potentially useful research, some scientists fear
Author Sara ReardonPosted on July 29, 2026

FDA committee votes to make peptides more widely available

The loosely regulated molecules could soon become easier to buy, despite unknowns about their risks

The loosely regulated molecules could soon become easier to buy, despite unknowns about their risks
Author Sara ReardonPosted on July 24, 2026

Prominent Salk Institute biologist to resign following sexual misconduct investigation

Staffers complain that Salk allowed circadian rhythms researcher Satchidananda Panda to depart quietly, while the allegations and findings remain under wraps

Staffers complain that Salk allowed circadian rhythms researcher Satchidananda Panda to depart quietly, while the allegations and findings remain under wraps
Author Sara ReardonPosted on July 17, 2026

A molecular quirk unique to octopuses makes them better at building proteins

Certain shallow-water species carry a mutation that reduces translation errors and prevents toxic protein buildup

Certain shallow-water species carry a mutation that reduces translation errors and prevents toxic protein buildup
Author Sara ReardonPosted on July 8, 2026

The U.S. wants to phase out animal research. Are the alternatives ready?

Drug and chemical safety can be assessed with AI and organ chips, but some scientists say it’s too soon to forgo animal methods entirely

Drug and chemical safety can be assessed with AI and organ chips, but some scientists say it’s too soon to forgo animal methods entirely

Author Sara ReardonPosted on August 14, 2025

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