David Furman uses computational power, collaborations, and cosmic inspiration to tease apart the role of the immune system in ...

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ABOVE: A number of scientists are calling for a ban on research that could create mirror bacteria, which pose significant risks to society. ©iStock, Galina Kamenskaya. A s synthe ...

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Researchers mimic the antianxiety effects of psychedelics by identifying and activating specific brain regions in an ...

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