Seaweed Has Its Own Matchmakers: Small Crustaceans

By Alejandra Manjarrez

A species that transports the spermatia of red algae is the first known instance of an animal facilitating fertilization in this ancient photosynthetic lineage.

Underdog Enzyme Likely Responsible for Mutations in Most Cancers

By Sophie Fessl

A previously overlooked enzyme called APOBEC3A is linked to the most prevalent mutational signatures in cancer cell lines, a study finds.

Vitamin D Pills Don’t Prevent Bone Fractures, Osteoporosis: Study

By Dan Robitzski

A large trial adds to a growing list of conditions once thought to be helped by vitamin D supplementation.

What Happens to the Gut Microbiome After Taking Antibiotics?

By Sophie Fessl

Studies are finding that a single course of antibiotics alters the gut microbiomes of healthy volunteers—and that it can take months or even years to recover the original species composition.

Salmonella Injection Helps the Mouse Immune System Kill Tumors

Opinion: Destroy all Samples of the Smallpox Virus

Biden Nominates New Science Advisor

Webinar: Harnessing Stem Cells to Treat Disease

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

Kim Vanuytsel and Ryan Flannigan discuss the cutting-edge technologies they incorporate to improve stem cell-based therapies for various disorders, including cancer and infertility.

Article: Gaining Control Over Clinical Trial Design

By Medidata

Researchers leverage big data to generate external control groups and accelerate clinical trials.

Words for Nerds

Have you tried out hard mode?

July 2022 Interactive Crossword

By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Can you think of an 8-letter word for “equines not found in any fossil record”?

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