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Intriguing science discoveries of 2023
From plumbing the depths of wound repair to tackling how songbirds solve problems, here are some fascinating discoveries that came out of Rockefeller in 2023.
How bacteria recognize viral invasion and activate immune defenses
Bacteria have an array of strategies to counter viral invasion, but how they first spot a stranger in their midst has long been a mystery.
How the antioxidant glutathione keeps mitochondria healthy
“I believe this is going to be a very fruitful find. Every time people have studied nutrient sensing, we’ve learned a lot about biology, and many drugs have been developed as a result.”
New blood test could offer earlier detection of common deadly cancers
The low-cost multi-cancer detector can pick up the presence of a telltale protein in a tiny amount of blood in less than two hours.
The bacteria that may trigger multiple sclerosis
New research suggests that the long sought-after environmental trigger for MS is a toxin produced by certain C. perfringens bacteria.
Toward a universal dengue vaccine
Why do our bodies not only fail to learn from prior dengue infection but also become more vulnerable to it as a result? New research pinpoints a subgroup of antibodies that may be to blame.
Community-developed guidelines for publishing images help address reproducibility problem in science
The use of images in scientific papers is more popular than ever, but there have been no common standards for their publication—until now.
New method tracks how brain cells age
The novel technique may offer panoramic view into the mechanisms of many diseases and the enigma of aging.
Vocal learning linked to problem solving skills and brain size
The better a songbird is at working its way around obstacles to retrieve a snack, the more complex its vocal learning ability will be.
Unlocking how the new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab works
As with many cutting-edge therapies, we know more about the drug's effectiveness than we do about how it actually operates. A new study reveals a possible mechanism for its impact on patients.
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