Phages Treat Gut Inflammation in Mice

By Andy Carstens

Mixtures of viruses that attack inflammatory bowel disease–causing bacteria in mice also survive the digestive tract and are well-tolerated in humans, a study finds.

In Deep Water With Gül Dölen

By Peter Hess, Spectrum

A researcher’s existential crisis led to a scientific breakthrough.

Opinion: Changing When and How Much We Eat May Extend Healthspan

By Joseph S. Takahashi and Carla B. Green

Fasting, eating only at certain times of day, and restricting overall calorie intake can collectively contribute to lifespan extensions in animals. Could the same hold true in humans?

Brain Fluid from Youngsters Gives Old Mice a Memory Boost

By Dan Robitzski

A growth factor found in the cerebrospinal fluid of young mice triggered the proliferation of myelin-making cells when injected into the brains of older mice.

 Update: Biden Administration Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

How a Prominent Mexican Scientist Wound Up a Spy for Russia

Infographic: Secret Lives of Neurodegeneration-Linked Proteins

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.

Video: Illuminating Fluorescent Experiments

By Tecan

Discover how scientists match fluorophores and detectors for accurate measurements.

Words for Nerds

Have you tried out hard mode?

August 2022 Interactive Crossword

By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Can you think of a 6-letter word for “field gear for Ansel Adams”?

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