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Herpes Virus Speeds Multiplication by Fluidizing Nuclei

New study reveals how herpes simplex virus uses a protein to make the human cell nucleus more fluid-like, enabling faster viral replication.

Horses Whistle to Communicate, Study Finds

Researchers uncover the unique mechanism behind the iconic horse neigh.

Creative Biolabs Expands Precision Medicine Offerings with Engineered Exosome Platforms

The biotech company's latest innovations target complex diseases through specialized therapeutic exosome solutions.

Fountain Pens And Brain Science: Why Handwriting Is Making A Comeback

A revived Swiss fountain pen brand and new brain science converge on the same thesis: handwriting activates neural networks that keyboards miss.

Columbia Brain Institute Co-Director and Nobel Laureate Steps Down Over Epstein Ties

Richard Axel resigns from prestigious post to focus on his own research after revelations about his association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Nobel Laureate Resigns from Columbia Institute Over Epstein Ties

Richard Axel steps down as co-director of Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute after revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Horses' Distinctive Whinny Revealed by New Study

Researchers discover horses' ability to whistle through their voice boxes while vocalizing.

Horses' Unique Whinny Explained by Scientists

Researchers discover horses whistle to produce the high-pitched part of their signature call.

Horses' Unique Whinny Explained by Scientists

Researchers discover horses' signature sound involves a whistling component in their voice box.

Antibody Targeting Stress Protein Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy in Mice

NYU researchers find blocking lipocalin 2 makes aggressive lung and pancreatic tumors more vulnerable to immune attack.

Bald Eagles, Great Horned Owls Nesting Early as Spring Nears

Juvenile bald eagle recovers from car accident, gets second chance at life

Cancer Cells' Ability to Adapt Could Yield New Treatment Approaches

Study reveals how pancreatic cancer cells regulate autophagy to survive or grow

AI-Powered LASIK Delivers Clearer Vision

Advanced data analytics and digital modeling help eye surgeons provide more personalized and predictable vision correction procedures.

Creative Biolabs Expands Microbiome Research Solutions

New focus on next-gen probiotics and stable postbiotics to address metabolic, gastrointestinal, and oncological challenges.

Creative Biolabs Expands AI-Powered Antibody Design Solutions

New AI models accelerate development of sdAb, ADC, and multi-specific antibodies

Jupiter Neurosciences Selected as B2i Digital Featured Company

Clinical-Stage Pharmaceutical Company Advancing Phase IIa Parkinson's Trial

Crick Spin-Out ALTx to Target Cancer Cell Immortality

The London biotech will develop small-molecule therapies to target a pathway some cancer cells use to lengthen their life.

RNA Sequencing Illuminates Genome's Dark Matter

Scientists are realizing the defining qualities that make up each cell actually lie in a cousin of DNA called RNA.

Gene Editing Market Expected to Grow to $22.87 Billion by 2032

Advancements in CRISPR and other gene editing platforms drive market expansion, but skilled workforce shortages pose challenges.

Apes Show Signs of Imagination in Pretend Play Experiment

Kanzi the bonobo demonstrates ability to distinguish real from imaginary in tea party scenario

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