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Overview: A new chapter in Giardia’s history An asexual lineage of Giardia, the microscopic parasite responsible for diarrhea worldwide, appears to be spreading across different…

Introduction: a parasite’s surprising strategy A recent study led by Australian researchers has shed light on how a particular asexual lineage of Giardia, a parasite…

The legacy of Neanderthal DNA Thousands of years ago, our ancestors interbred with Neanderthals as they spread across Eurasia. The result is a genomic mosaic…

Introduction: Why Neanderthal DNA still matters Scientists have long known that modern humans carry small traces of Neanderthal DNA. Far from being a distant curiosity,…

What Are Brain Organoids and Why They Matter Brain organoids are tiny, lab-grown clusters of neural tissue that resemble aspects of a developing human brain.…

Groundbreaking approach to awaken the body’s own defenders Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have unveiled a novel method to…

Why unsustainable food systems matter for health and the climate The latest synthesis in Frontiers in Science makes a compelling case that our changing food…

Overview: Why H5N1 Matters in India Bird flu, or avian influenza H5N1, has long been a concern for global health due to its potential to…
