Viruses are so varied and evolve so quickly that creating effective treatments against them becomes a daunting task.
This month in pictures
Bacteria-killing micromotors, microscopic patchworks, and DNA fibers decorated with self-made “smileys” — science has never looked better.
Faith Osier: “Throw yourself wholeheartedly into what you do”
With research groups spread over two continents, Osier is striving to eliminate malaria through her groundbreaking work in immunology, advocacy and awareness.
A “time-accelerated computational microscope” provides biologists with powerful insights
A new simulation technique accelerates modeling to help us better understand complex molecular processes and facilitate rational drug design.
Scientists create simple synthetic cell that grows and divides normally
New findings shed light on mechanisms controlling the most basic processes of life.
Big lessons from tiny flies
The flies may be tiny, but they can teach us the greatest of lessons in cancer biology and beyond.
What is CRISPR?
Here we take a look at how CRISPR, the revolutionary “molecular scissors”, works and where its being used.
Are nanoscale sensors the future for sepsis diagnosis?
Recent advances in micro- and nanoscale sensing technologies may help diagnose sepsis early and with greater accuracy.
Women in STEM you should know
From astronauts to programmers and medical researchers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, these women are pushing boundaries in STEM.
Detailed study of leopard genome finds surprising levels of diversity
Leopards, it would seem, are the kings of flexibility and adaptability in the big cat kingdom — lazy human aphorisms be damned.