How computer scientists on the fringes of biology made sense of sequencing data. By Ella Watkins-Dulaney.

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Why scaling AI won’t automatically lead to paradigm shifts. By Alvin Djajadikerta.

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We tend to think of fermented foods as something humans invented and then chose to eat. But the evidence shows the opposite: fermented foods shaped human biology. By Rachel Dutton.

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How a blood-stained surgeon's frock evolved into a pristine symbol of modern science. By Donna Vatnick

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In a recent survey, three-in-four respondents said they would prefer a once‑daily oral pill over a weekly injection of GLP-1s. So why aren't there more oral options? By David S. Kim

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While some bacteriophages play vital roles in laboratory research, others are bent on sabotage. By Antoine Vigouroux.

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Viral capsid structure is a geometric packing problem under genetic constraints. By Ulkar Aghayeva

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Bioarchaeologists recently identified a murdered medieval royal. Now, they are trying to shed light on other ancient deaths. By David Brzostowicki

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How a twisted triangle of glass tubing helped democratize chemistry and build the modern laboratory. By Spencer Wright.

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