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How Cat Scent Recognition Decodes a Hidden Chemical ID
Researchers have identified thirteen branched-chain fatty acids in cat urine that create a durable chemical calling card, solving a long-standing mystery about feline scent recognition and kidney lipid reservoirs.
Malaria Parasite Boosts Transmission Tactics Under Host Stress
When confronted with host stress such as fever, nutrient scarcity, or antimalarial exposure, Plasmodium falciparum activates the AP2-HS regulator and GDV1 loop to accelerate sexual conversion and boost transmission through mosquito vectors.
Smithsonian Links Sally Hemings DNA to Thomas Jefferson
A 15-year Smithsonian genomic investigation led by Richard Kurin connects a historic lock of Thomas Jefferson's hair to Sally Hemings descendants, presenting statistical evidence of paternity while facing academic debate over journal peer review.
Shannon Lucid Logged 188 Days on Mir Across Five Flights
Shannon Lucid flew five space missions and spent 188 days aboard Russia's Mir space station, bridging biochemistry research, satellite deployment, and long-duration spaceflight.
Scientists Link Rare Genetic Mutation to Severe Lung Cancer Risk
Scientists have discovered that the rare inherited EGFR T790M mutation elevates lung cancer risk up to 62-fold in nonsmokers, fundamentally altering our understanding of inherited oncological risks.
How Joan Brugge Reshaped Cancer Biology After Family Loss
Following the tragic loss of her sister to a malignant brain tumor in 1970, Joan Brugge turned from mathematics to cellular biology, isolating the SRC protein and pioneering 3D organoids to overcome therapy resistance.
Why Crop Health Monitoring Guides NASA Exploration Beyond Earth
NASA awarded over $7 million across fiscal years 2026–2030 to 12 research investigations spanning space crops and astronaut precision health. The projects advance crop health monitoring, cellular radiation defense, and bioregenerative life-support systems for lunar and Martian exploration.
Two Double Helices Reveal How DNA Pairing Can Work
Sheffield and York researchers imaged two DNA double helices aligned side by side. Simulations suggest metal ions support the contact, with cellular relevance still unresolved.
Can Astronaut Ageing Research Help Muscles on Earth?
Astronauts return from the International Space Station with changes that resemble ageing on Earth, and some of them reverse. A look at what epigenetic clocks, sarcopenia research and the MicroAge missions can and cannot tell us.
Type 1 Diabetes: A Guide to Its Causes, Symptoms and Care
Discover the key type 1 diabetes symptoms and see our clear comparison of type 1 vs type 2 diabetes to understand the crucial differences.