News

  1. Life

    Cells avoiding suicide may play role in spread of cancer

    A newly discovered process can pull cells back from the brink of death.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Quantum Physics

    Vacuum’s quantum effect on light detected

    Light can be polarized through interactions with empty space.

    By Emily Conover
  3. Genetics

    Epigenetic marks may help assess toxic exposure risk — someday

    Exposure to things in the environment may change chemical tags on DNA and proteins, but it’s still unclear how to use that data to assess health risks.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Life

    Early RNA may have used isolation strategy to defeat useless mutants

    Temporary barriers help RNA escape shorter, faster-replicating parasites

    By Laurel Hamers
  5. Ecosystems

    Losing tropical forest might raise risks of human skin ulcers, deformed bones

    Bacteria that cause Buruli ulcer in people flourish with tropical deforestation.