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A New Era of Epigenetic Medicines - the-scientist.com
Jun 3, 2025 · A New Era of Epigenetic Medicines Researchers turn to epigenetic therapies to fine-tune gene expression without altering the DNA code.
FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing. Will That Work?
A scientist at Moderna also recently reported that they are using the same liver chip model to determine the safety of lipid nanoparticle delivery systems for RNA therapeutics instead of non …
Mirror Bacteria Research Poses Significant Risks, Dozens of …
Dec 12, 2024 · Mirror Bacteria Research Poses Significant Risks, Dozens of Scientists Warn Synthetic biologists make artificial cells, but the creation of mirror bacteria isn't worth the risk.
Improving Immunity with a Next-Generation Whooping Cough …
With whooping cough cases on the rise, scientists develop and test new vaccines that aim to improve mucosal immunity.
If You Could Be a Lab Instrument, Which One Would You Be?
6 days ago · The editors at The Scientist asked researchers about their favorite laboratory instruments, and if they could be any one of them, which would they be. From cameras to …
Peto’s Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer
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Tardigrade Research On Extreme Survival Mechanisms | The Scientist
Dec 6, 2025 · Tardigrades are microscopic organisms known for their unique proteins and survival skills in extreme conditions, inspiring research in medicine, space, and aging.
How Are Earwax and Body Odor Linked? | The Scientist
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Why Do Weather Changes Cause Joint Pain? | The Scientist
Jan 5, 2026 · Nonetheless, Constance Chu, a surgeon scientist at Stanford University, has heard this complaint as well. “ [For] my older patients, it's almost predictable that when it turns cold, …