Preprints Propose Constellation of Causes for Kids’ Liver Disease

By Christie Wilcox

Two independent groups suggest the suite of recent unexplained hepatitis cases may stem from coinfection with an adeno-associated virus and a helper adeno- or herpesvirus, a duo which may be especially virulent in children with a particular genetic variant.

Colin Carlson Works to Predict and Prevent Viral Spillover

By Catherine Offord

The Georgetown University biologist studies how climate change contributes to the emergence of new zoonotic threats.

Study Suggests Dolphins Use Coral Mucus as Medicine

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers observe that dolphins in a pod in the Red Sea regularly rub against certain corals and sponges, perhaps to sooth their skin by prompting the invertebrates to release mucus that contains antimicrobial compounds.

 Update: WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency

Fruit Bats Echolocate During the Day Despite Having Great Vision

Book Excerpt: Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets

Webinar: The Epigenetic Landscape During T Cell Exhaustion

By The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with 10x Genomics

E. John Wherry and Debattama Sen will discuss the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms behind T cell exhaustion.

Resource: A Digital Library Designed for Scientists

By ACS Publications

Explore new areas and delve deeper into burning scientific questions with digital books.

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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