Bacteria Are Individuals, Too
New molecular tools reveal diversity in bacterial communities.
>The Microenvironmentalist
Ashani Weeraratna’s groundbreaking research looks beyond tumor cells to understand the role of aging in cancer.
>Collections
Puppets ... and the researchers who love them.
>The Hard Truth
Public health needs journalism. And vice versa.
>Childhood’s End
>The Air Out There
Environmental exposures can harm both developing and aging brains.
>Overdose is Preventable
Harnessing big data to identify people at risk—and save lives.
>Right Message, Right Now
Tailored interventions delivered by smartphone may help curb smoking.
>Change the World, Baker
After a career of making the world a less dangerous place, Baker’s new initiative aims to keep it that way.
>Climate and Diet
Feed everyone or save the planet? Here’s how we can do both.
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