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Jan 28, 2025 · By using genetic material from two male mice, researchers successfully created pups that survived to adulthood, offering insights into unisexual reproduction in mammals.

Dec 14, 2025 · Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Dec 12, 2025 | 2 min read ... MGI Tech and The Scientist | Dec 11, 2025 | 7 min read ... Saif Khan and The Conversation | Dec 7, 2025 | 5 min …

2 days ago · With training in clinical medicine and neurology, this postdoc uncovers early cellular events that fuel neurodegenerative disorders.

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Past The Scientist Magazine Issues September 2025 From Soundwaves to Brainwaves: The Transformative Power of Music The human brain physically embodies rhythmic sound in a …

Dec 12, 2024 · Mirror Bacteria Research Poses Significant Risks, Dozens of Scientists Warn Synthetic biologists make artificial cells, but the creation of mirror bacteria isn't worth the risk.

Aging is inevitable for most cell types in the human body, but hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) seem to defy the process. They retain their self-renewing ability almost throughout an …

Laura is an Assistant Editor for The Scientist. She has a background in microbiology. Her science communication work spans journalism and public engagement.

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