Today's Science News

March 19, 2024

Planetary Geophysics: What is it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth? - Universe Today has examined the importance of studying impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, and planetary atmospheres, and how these intriguing scientific disciplines can help scientists and the public better understand how we are pursuing life beyond Earth.

March 18, 2024

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites from California in dusky evening liftoff - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 more of the company's Starlink internet satellites to orbit tonight (March 18) from California.

The chemistry behind the many flavours of edible ants - As the global demand for protein increases insects, ants – with their high nutritional value and low environmental impact – are being seen as an increasingly sustainable alternative to animal proteins.

Citizen Science for Women's History Month and Other March Events - Celebrate astronomer Maria Mitchell, observe World Water Day and prepare for Citizen Science Month

When Copay Assistance Backfires on Patients. - In early 2019, Jennifer Hepworth and her husband were stunned by a large bill they unexpectedly received for their daughter’s prescription cystic fibrosis medication.

Chrysotile asbestos finally banned in the US after decades of EPA efforts - But, companies will have up to 12 years to phase out chrysotile asbestos.

Marvel Comics' new series celebrates Boba Fett's Mandalorian dad - A preview of Marvel Comics' "Star Wars: Jango Fett #1," which is coming March 20.

Student-Built Robots Clash at Competition Supported by NASA-JPL - Hand-crafted robots, constructed over the past two months by 44 high school teams, duked it out at the FIRST Robotics Los Angeles regional competition.

NASA’s Swift Temporarily Suspends Science Operations - On March 15, NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory entered into safe mode, temporarily suspending science operations due to degrading performance from one of its three gyroscopes (gyros), which are used to point the observatory for making observations.

NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford - The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday’s passing of Thomas Stafford, a lifelong space exploration advocate, former NASA

Track the April 8 total solar eclipse with SkySafari, now 80% off - SkySafari 7 has a bundle of new features ahead of the next solar eclipse, and a big sale to match.

NASA Wallops Supports Rocket Lab Launch for NRO From Virginia - NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will support commercial launch provider Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket launch no earlier than March 21 at 2:40 a.m. EDT.

Ice-cold plunges and breath-holding: Does the 'Wim Hof method' do anything? - Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," purports a combination of breathing exercises and cold exposure has many health benefits.

Speck of light spotted by Hubble is one of the most enormous galaxies in the early universe, James Webb telescope reveals - The ancient obect Gz9p3, which appeared as a single point of light through the Hubble Space Telescope, is actually one of the most enormous galaxies in the early universe, James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal.

This New Map of 1.3 Million Quasars Is A Powerful Tool - Quasars are the brightest objects in the Universe.

Conversations with Dan Winters: Catharsis And The Shipyard of Broken Boats. - Dan Winters is an esteemed American photographer, illustrator, and filmmaker known for his unique and powerful visual storytelling.

NASA Challenge Invites Artemis Generation Coders to Johnson Space Center - NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement has selected seven student teams to participate in a culminating event for the 2024 App Development Challenge (ADC), one of

Bad news for life on Mars? Red Planet's wet epoch may have been shorter than we thought - Water freely flowed across Mars billions of years ago, suggesting the Red Planet could also once have supported life.

8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hint - A study followed participants for about eight years and found an increased risk of death in those who practiced intermittent fasting.

Webb Finds Hints of a Third Planet at PDS 70 - The exoplanet census now stands at 5,599 confirmed discoveries in 4,163 star systems, with another 10,157 candidates awaiting confirmation.

American Individualism May Be A Negative In Old Age - America was founded by people escaping European norms, like government control of religion and economies.

Environment stable in 2023 but biodiversity takes a whack - An annual, independent assessment of Australia’s environment has found several silver linings amid longer-term declines exacerbated by climate change.

Improving a 1960s Plan to Explore the Giant Planets - In the 1960s, NASA engineers developed a series of small lifting-body aircraft that could be dropped into the atmosphere of a giant planet, measuring the environment as they glided down.

New NASA astronauts 'thrilled' to see 1st Boeing Starliner crew launch in May (exclusive) - A new NASA astronaut class finished training in March, just in time to watch a new spacecraft take flight.

As Extreme Heat and Smoke Threaten U.S. Farmworkers, Federal Health Leaders Evaluate Protections - Leaders of the Department of Health and Human Services will meet throughout the spring and summer to help protect farm laborers from heat and wildfire smoke

Betelgeuse's mysterious spin could be a cosmic illusion caused by its enormous 'boiling' surface - The gigantic star Betelgeuse, which could be close to exploding, has previously been seen spinning much faster than it should be.

Scientists may finally know why this infamous supernova wears a 'string of pearls' - SN 1987A is ringed by a strange string of hydrogen pearls that have puzzled astronomers for a long time, but researchers may finally have an explanation.

Magnesium Deficiency Can Come From Celiac Disease and Other Medical Issues - How do you know if you are magnesium deficient?

NASA Sets Coverage for Crew Launch; Trio to Join Expedition 70 - Three crew members will blast off on Thursday, March 21, to support Expedition 70 aboard the International Space Station.

Finally, an Explanation for the “String of Pearls” in Supernova 1987A - Not long after the explosion of Supernova 1987a, astronomers were abuzz with predictions about how it might look in a few years.

SpaceX's Starship will go interstellar someday, Elon Musk says - A future, more advanced version of SpaceX's Starship megarocket will travel to other star systems, according to Elon Musk.

People with ‘Havana Syndrome’ Show No Brain Damage or Medical Illness - The largest and most comprehensive studies of ‘Havana Syndrome’ point to stress or group psychology as likely explanations for most “anomalous health incidents”

Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine - Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the disease this spring, doctors say

Thomas Stafford, NASA astronaut who led Apollo-Soyuz joint mission, dies at 93 - Former NASA astronaut Thomas Stafford, who flew to the moon before leading the first international space mission carried out by the United States and Russia, has died at the age of 93.

Tanks of the Triassic: New crocodile ancestor identified - Dinosaurs get all the glory.

Backyard insect inspires invisibility devices, next gen tech - Leafhoppers, a common backyard insect, secrete and coat themselves in tiny mysterious particles that could provide both the inspiration and the instructions for next-generation technology, according to a new study.

Vision Statement of the Science Directorate at NASA Ames - Vision To be a world-leading science organization, which contributes substantially to NASA’s science mission enterprise.

NASA Selects New Round of Candidates for CubeSat Missions to Station - NASA selected 10 small research satellites across eight states to fly to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s efforts to expand education

Even inactive smokers are densely colonized by microbial communities. - With its high pressure, darkness and nutrient deficiency, the deep sea is generally not a hospitable place.

NASA is Working on Zero-Boil Off Tanks for Space Exploration - No matter what mode of transportation you take for a long trip, at some point, you’ll have to refuel.

Brewing kombucha in silicone bags makes for less alcohol, faster process - Using glucose instead of sucrose also results in less alcohol and less sour vinegar taste

Leslie Livesay Named Deputy Director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory - The first woman to serve as JPL’s deputy director, Livesay serves under Laurie Leshin, the first woman to lead the lab.

Mysterious 'unparticles' may be pushing the universe apart, new theoretical study suggests - New theoretical research suggests that a mysterious form of matter called "unparticles" could be the driving force behind the expansion of the universe.

Want to Work for the American Climate Corps? Applications Open Next Month - Biden is calling on Congress for an additional $8 billion in funding for the American Climate Corps program

Artificial mucus identifies link to tumor formation - During cold and flu season, excess mucus is a common, unpleasant symptom of illness, but the slippery substance is essential to human health.

Transforming wood waste for sustainable manufacturing - Lignin, a complex organic polymer, is one of the main components of wood, providing structural support and rigidity to make trees strong enough to withstand the elements.

Supercomputer simulations of super-diamond suggest a path to its creation - Diamond is the strongest material known.

The US government seems serious about developing a lunar economy - You know the military is serious when the guy running the program is nicknamed "Orbit."

Electronic perturbation-promoted interfacial pathway for facile C–H dissociation - Pt-based catalysts have been extensively employed in catalytic propane dehydrogenation (PDH) processes, playing a crucial role in propylene production.

SpaceX to launch 30th cargo mission to the ISS for NASA this week - SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 30th operational cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday (March 21).

Orcas May Be Attacking Larger Fin Whales as a More Efficient Food Source - Are orcas attacking fin whales?

The Great Debate: Could We Ever Travel through Time? - Our space and physics editors go head-to-head over a classic mind-bending question.

Why You Should Listen when Your Child Cries ‘Not Fair!’ - Children need patient adults and lots of practice to understand fairness, justice and equality

Worm-like creature squirts 'milk' from its butt to feed its young in 1st-of-its-kind video - Video footage captures an egg-laying amphibian "nursing" its babies with a nutritious liquid similar to mammalian milk.

New theory – dark matter may not exist at all - The controversial physicist who last year suggested the universe is twice as old as we thought has come out with a new contentious hypothesis: the cosmos doesn’t have any dark matter in it.

Iceland volcano: 'Most powerful' eruption yet narrowly misses Grindavik but could still trigger life-threatening toxic gas plume - The submerged volcano in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has erupted for the fourth time in four months.

Two artificial intelligences talk to each other - Performing a new task based solely on verbal or written instructions, and then describing it to others so that they can reproduce it, is a cornerstone of human communication that still resists artificial intelligence (AI).

Holographic message encoded in simple plastic - Important data can be stored and concealed quite easily in ordinary plastic using 3D printers and terahertz radiation, scientists show.

Breathe, don't vent: Turning down the heat is key to managing anger - Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it's not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests.

How the Brain Hits the Brakes on Aging  - Neurons linked to metabolic processes slow aging in mice.

NASA Wallops Offers Career Inspiration to Delmarva Students - NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, partners, and area employers joined forces on a mission to inspire more than 4,500 eighth-grade students seeking answers to

Leprosy Cases Are Rising in the U.S. — An Expert Explains What we Know - Leprosy can be caused by two different bacteria, one of which was only identified in 2008.

Brain’s ‘Background Noise’ May Explain Value of Shock Therapy - Electroconvulsive therapy is highly effective in treating major depressive disorder, but no one knows why it works.

Researchers unveil new digital twin for precise real-time analysis of composite materials production - Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) have developed an innovative digital twin that enables real-time analysis of composite materials manufacturing.

Gamma-Ray Bursts Could Wipe Out All Life, But Are Unlikely to Hit Earth - These cosmic explosions are so powerful that they could sterilize all life on Earth — or even vaporize the planet.

The top 5 astronomical discoveries of all time (so far) - From Eratosthenes' circumference to black holes, we've learned a lot about the cosmos.

Using AI to develop a new method for improving electrocatalytic converters - Prof Dr. Johannes Margraf and a team of scientists have developed a promising method to improve the efficiency of electrocatalysts.

DAILY DOSE: Rutgers Scientists Stir COVID-bullying Controversy; $77 Billion Boosts Global Meat, Dairy Production. - RUTGERS SCIENTISTS SPARK DEBATE WITH COVID ORIGIN CRITIQUE.

Computing 'paradigm shift' could see phones and laptops run twice as fast — without replacing a single component - By letting different processing units — like GPUs, NPUs and hardware accelerators — work in parallel, rather than in sequence, systems can be up to twice and consume 50% less energy.

'Potentially hazardous' asteroid Bennu contains the building blocks of life and minerals unseen on Earth, scientists reveal in 1st comprehensive analysis - Scientists shared the first comprehensive science results from NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sampling mission at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, revealing the out-of-this-world makeup of asteroid Bennu.

Mystery of cicadas’ jet pee solved by scientists standing under a tree - Researchers who for years have puzzled over the unique urination habits of cicadas, have made observations they say might help with – of all things – robotics.

High-seas drama over an ocean treasure trove - Greenpeace could be thrown out of the UN body overseeing deep-sea mining for obstructing a research expedition.

How total solar eclipses help us measure ancient history - Total solar eclipses, like the upcoming one on April 8, occur on reliable schedules that we can calculate far into the past.

Too Much Trust in AI Poses Unexpected Threats to the Scientific Process - It’s vital to “keep humans in the loop” to avoid humanizing machine-learning models in research

Using light to produce medication and plastics more efficiently - Anyone who wants to produce medication, plastics or fertilizer using conventional methods needs heat for chemical reactions—but not so with photochemistry, where light provides the energy.

New study reveals breakthrough in understanding brain stimulation therapies. - For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities showed that non-invasive brain stimulation can change a specific brain mechanism that is directly related to human behavior.

Scientists Say: Carbon capture - Carbon capture technology tackles climate change by stomping out carbon dioxide at the source.

At last: How poison dart frogs ship defense toxins to their skin - A liver protein appears to help the amphibians collect and move toxins from their food to their skin.

Innovative chemical strategy targets mosquito larvae gut to combat spread of deadly diseases - Mosquito-borne illnesses remain a formidable challenge threatening millions of people each year with diseases such as malaria, dengue, zika and chikungunya.

Research team designs new porous materials to advance environmental remediation research - In a landmark achievement, the Functional Materials Group (FMG) led by Prof. Dr. Bassam Alameddine, has propelled porous materials research to new horizons.

Explosive, green 'devil comet' has hidden spiral swirling around its icy heart, photo trickery reveals - New, specially edited photos show a previously unseen swirl of light surrounding the city-size comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which is currently racing toward the sun and will later zoom past Earth.

Bleaching survey finds few healthy sites on northern sections of Reef - Scientists from James Cook University have documented coral bleaching around six islands in the far north of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Therapy using intense light and chronological time can benefit heart. - Managing circadian rhythms through intense light and chronologically timed therapy can help prevent or treat a variety of circulatory system conditions including heart disease, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

A theory linking ignition with flame provides roadmap to better combustion engines. - In a study published on January 18, 2024 in the journal Physics of Fluids, researchers from Tohoku University theoretically linked ignition and deflagration in a combustion system, unlocking new configurations for stable, efficient combustion engines due to the possible existence of any number of steady-state solutions.

Scientists Re-Discover Giant Rat Not Seen in 30+ Years - A TNC-funded expedition in the Solomon Islands has re-discovered a giant rat species.

Aussie startup develops sustainable land based aquaculture - A few years ago, Mat Goddard began to realise what he believes is the “root cause” of the many challenges in the contemporary food industry.

Abnormal brain structure identified in children with developmental language problems. - A rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnormal in children with developmental language impairments, according to Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists.

Webb Reveals Secrets of Neptune’s Evolution - A twinset of icy asteroids called Mors-Somnus is giving planetary scientists some clues about the origin and evolution of objects in the Kuiper Belt.

New study shows analog computing can solve complex equations and use far less energy. - A team of researchers including University of Massachusetts Amherst engineers have proven that their analog computing device, called a memristor, can complete complex, scientific computing tasks while bypassing the limitations of digital computing.

Meet the secret ingredient for metal recycling - In the quest to improve precious metals recovery, Austrian scientists have turned to the key component of a favourite Australian breakfast spread.

Heat pumps too expensive, government warned - The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.

March 17, 2024

Researchers prove fundamental limits of electromagnetic energy absorption. - Electrical engineers at Duke University have determined the theoretical fundamental limit for how much electromagnetic energy a transparent material with a given thickness can absorb.

How fungi and theatrical performance can tackle the problem of PFAS contamination - When scientists first discovered the chemistry of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, PFAS, in the 1930s, they didn’t know we’d be struggling to remove them from the environment and human bodies nearly a century century later.

Iceland state of emergency after volcanic flare-up - Powerful lava flows began late on Saturday - but authorities say they have since diminished significantly.

Swedes set solar car record… on ice - A Swedish University has set an ice-speed record at an annual speed weekend using a solar-powered car.

Redwoods are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins - New study finds that giant sequoias add 70 cm of height and store 160 kg of carbon per year.

First cow to produce human insulin in its milk created in Brazil - Scientists have created a cow which can produce human insulin in its milk.

Investigating the many flavors of edible ants - Insects are typically unwelcome visitors to a picnic, but they could be a flavorful, nutritious and sustainable addition to the menu.

Better kombucha brewing through chemistry - Kombucha is a fermented tea known for its health benefits and tangy kick.

After entanglement the right whale females can’t breed - Studies off the west coast of North America add to a growing body of evidence that the ability to breathe will shift the future distribution of marine

March 16, 2024

What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer? - Orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth's surface, the astronauts on the International Space Station live a pretty normal social life, if not for one thing: they happily wear their unwashed clothes for days and weeks at a time.

Is it time to lose the term Long COVID? - It might be time to stop using terms like ‘long COVID’ with new research suggesting that the condition may be no different to other post-viral syndromes.

Little Red Dots in Webb Photos Turned Out to Be Quasars - In its first year of operation, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) made some profound discoveries.

Argentina Could Promote More Climate-Friendly Livestock Production - Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

New lithium-sulphur battery charges in minutes not hours - Nanotechnology researchers have shown that their next-generation lithium-sulphur batteries can charge in less than 5 minutes.

NASA's Search for Life on Mars Faces Issues With Rovers and Budget - The surface of Mars is cold, dry and rocky, and NASA rovers are exploring it.

Giant extinct turtle found in the Amazon - Fossilised remains of a giant freshwater turtle which lived between 40,000 and 9,000 years ago have been found in the Brazilian Amazon.

Tick-killing pill shows promising results in human trial - Should it pan out, the pill would be a new weapon against Lyme disease.

Indonesia is tackling under-nutrition in children - Valid Hasyimi Prof. Utomo Sarjono Putro Dr. Agung Hendriadi Faced with global crises and rising food prices people on low incomes are reducing or skipping meals.

The Maximum Mass of a Neutron Star is 2.25 Solar Masses - When stars grow old and die, their mass determines their ultimate fate.

The 'insane' plan to save the Arctic's sea-ice - Could a daring experiment help our planet or is it a dangerous distraction?

March 15, 2024

Finally, engineers have a clue that could help them save Voyager 1 - A new signal from humanity's most distant spacecraft could be the key to restoring it.

Could Earth Life Survive on a Red Dwarf Planet? - Even though exoplanet science has advanced significantly in the last decade or two, we’re still in an unfortunate situation.

Clearer and faster: 5-minute MRI on the horizon - Monash University news A 5-minute full-body MRI scan could soon become a reality with the help of a promising new AI method developed by Monash University engineers in Melbourne.

NatGeo’s Photographer flips the lens to focus on visual storytellers - Exclusive clip captures development and first heartbeat of chicken embryo inside a yolk.

The Science behind Humpback Whales’ Eerie Songs - Scientists have long wondered how baleen whales make their songs, and a new study has finally uncovered the anatomical workings behind their melodies.

The Plight of Japan’s Ama Divers - Practiced mostly by women, this fishing tradition is thousands of years old.

How Does Blood Splatter in Space? - Forensics has reached the final frontier, and could be used to solve future space accidents—or crimes.

Lawsuit opens research misconduct report that may get a Harvard prof fired - Professor who sued her accusers sees the reasons for their accusations unsealed.

In Minnesota, Researchers Are Moving Trees Farther North to Save Forests - As the world warms, trees in such forests will no longer be adapted to their local climates.

DNA parasite now plays key role in making critical nerve cell protein - An RNA has been adopted to help the production of myelin, a key nerve protein.

Are Private Conversations Truly Private? Encryption Could Protect You - Several popular messaging apps, including Messenger, Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, use end-to-end encryption.

Jupiter’s Moon Io Is Alive With Volcanic Activity, Despite Its Initial ‘Dead Moon’ Image - Signs of volcanoes abound in new images of Io, the most active moon in our solar system.

Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge - Prized morels are unpredictably and puzzlingly deadly, outbreak report shows.

New research suggests that our universe has no dark matter - A new study challenges the current model of the universe by showing that, in fact, it has no room for dark matter.

Most Astronauts Get ‘Space Headaches.’ Scientists Want to Know Why - Headaches are a common and recurring problem in space, even for astronauts that don’t experience them on Earth

Geologists and First Nations eye ancient water in SA’s arid north - Getting a glass of water on a hot day in the dry northwest of South Australia can be a tough call.

Revealing environmental exposure to liquid crystal monomers from digital displays - Liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) are synthetic organic chemicals used in manufacturing liquid crystal displays (LCDs) present in numerous digital electronic devices.

Rapidly Dividing Bacteria Coordinate Gene Expression and Replication - E. coli divides faster than it can replicate its genome, while simultaneously expressing its genes.

Astronomers Are Snapping Baby Pictures of Planets by the Dozen - Snapshots of a plethora of planet-forming disks offer more than just eye candy—they also reveal some fundamental aspects of how worlds are born

Stunning Total Solar Eclipses Can Damage Your Eyes Without the Right Protection - Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision.

A universal insertion of various molecules into ionic crystals under high pressure - An international team has revealed a surprising universal propensity of forming stable hybrid compounds under high pressures.

Photocatalytic synthesis of arylacetic acid via C=C double bond cleavage with carbon dioxide - Alkenes represent one of the most abundant classes of organic molecules, which are available in bulk quantities from petroleum and renewable resources, with various utilization in agrochemistry, pharmacy, and organic materials.

Ancient Malaria Genome from Roman Skeleton Hints at Disease’s History - Genetic information from ancient Roman remains is helping to reveal how malaria has moved and evolved alongside people

Plank It: Meta-Analysis Shows Isometric Exercises Help Lower Blood Pressure The Most, By A Lot - Risk factors like salt and sugar intake and high blood pressure for heart attacks and disease need constant rethink if they are going to be more than folk wisdom.

How Words Struggle For Existence in Our Brains - Why are some words forgotten over time?

More than 16,000 chemicals can be found in plastic, and many are harmful: Report - Researchers have found more than 16,000 chemicals in plastics.

Massive volcano “hiding in plain sight” on Mars - A giant volcano has been ‘hiding’  on the surface of Mars – but scientists have only just identified the behemoth, as well as possible glacier ice beneath its surface.

A ‘Havana Syndrome’ Investigation in Congress Rests on Politics, Not Science - Lawmakers should look in the mirror if they want answers to who hyped dubious reports of Havana syndrome.

Rocket Report: Starship heats up in third flight; Chinese lunar launch failure - "Frustration with Artemis’s high price tag is justifiable."

Handwriting may boost brain connections that aid memory - Writing with a pen — but not typing — boosted links between regions used for motion and memory.

One Great Shot: Dried Fish and a Drone’s-Eye View - The city of Negombo, on the west coast of Sri Lanka, boasts a rich, centuries-long maritime history.

We need to reinvent urban spaces to live in harmony with the planet - Travel is about visiting someplace exotic, we’re told.

Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way - Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades.

The Resilience of Monoclonal Antibodies and their Makers - The road to developing monoclonal antibodies for effectively targeting cancer was paved with tenacity, passion, and strokes of luck.

Bat Immune Systems:The OriginalAntivirus Programs - Bats stay healthy while hosting some of the world’s deadliest viruses.

Infographic: Vaccinating Against Tumors - Cancer vaccines offer the opportunity to use the patient’s own immune system in the fight against tumors.

Infographic: Understanding CAR-T vs TCR Approaches - Living drugs get a boost from emerging engineering strategies that focus on safety and specificity.

Infographic: Engineering Microbiomes with CRISPR - Researchers are using CRISPR for precise genetic manipulation of human-associated microbes as a promising avenue for improving human health.

Next-generation CAR and TCR Cancer Therapies - From smart receptors to novel biologics, scientists plan to overcome the challenges of treating solid tumors.