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Paula Desplats (right) and postdoctoral researcher Daniel Whittaker (left) study how time-restricted eating resets the biological clock in Alzheimer’s disease.Paula DesplatsThe rhythm of life is hardwired into our DNA. More than forty percent of the human genes that code for proteins sync transcription to a twenty-four-hour cycle.1 A small hub of neurons deep inside the brain acts as a timekeeper, translating visual light cues into biomolecular signals that coordinate time on a cellular level.2…
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Discover the interstitium—a vast, fluid-filled network that connects the entire body and redefines human anatomy.
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ABOVE: A healthy gut relies on the interaction between epithelial cells in the gut wall and nearby neurons. Cell culture models help researchers understand how these cells interact to coordinate digestion. ©iStock. DrAfter123 The gut’s sensory system is a touchy subject thanks to specialized epithelial cells that line the gut and behave like touch sensors in the skin.1 These cells are sensitive to mechanical stimuli and communicate information about “gut feelings” to neurons in the gut as well…
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Electrically conductive hydrogels may hold the power to advance the use of stem cells for neural engineering.
about 2 years ago
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Researchers take the guesswork out of infection detection by training dogs to recognize the scent of bacterial biofilm biomarkers.
about 2 years ago
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Three researchers who left academia share their tales of self discovery, course correction, and growth.
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Researchers tweak heart-forming organoids to produce blood cells, in a process that mimics embryonic development.
almost 2 years ago
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Researchers mimic the antianxiety effects of psychedelics by identifying and activating specific brain regions in an important step towards developing therapeutics that do not cause hallucinations.
almost 2 years ago
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The Scientist is excited to announce the winners of our 2025 science writing contest!
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From Soundwaves to Brainwaves: The Transformative Power of Music
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Poor Sleep Packs a Powerful Gut Punch
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