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CRISPR is a breakthrough technology with humble origins. Scientists first discovered the powerful gene editor in bacteria that were using

After a historic lunar flyby that carried four astronauts farther from Earth than humanity has ever been, the Artemis II

HOUSTON (AP) – Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts made more history Tuesday: calling their

Researchers have identified a previously unknown neurodevelopmental disorder influenced by genetics – a discovery that promises new diagnoses for thousands

A fossil that was fundamental to describing the evolution of octopuses turns out to have been an impostor, all along.

Scientists are always pushing the boundaries of solar cell efficiency – how much of the available sunshine gets turned into

A significant challenge for researchers in materials science and drug discovery is that even the most minor change to a

Chronic wound infections are notoriously difficult to manage because some bacteria can actively interfere with the body’s immune defenses. In

Cells rely on tiny molecules called microRNAs to tune which genes are active and when. Cells must carefully control the

MIT.nano has announced that 16 startups became active participants in its START.nano program in 2025, more than doubling the number