Research Articles
The Flaxseed Paradox: When a Superfood Hides a Secret Antagonist
Explore the fascinating relationship between flaxseed's Vitamin B6 antagonist and amino acid metabolism in this scientific deep dive.
Weed and the Womb: Navigating the Hazy Science of Cannabis in Pregnancy
Exploring the scientific evidence on how prenatal cannabis use affects newborn health and development.
The Prediction Engine: How Systems Biology is Revolutionizing Metabolic Engineering
Explore how systems biology and computational modeling are transforming metabolic engineering, enabling predictive design of microbial cell factories for sustainable production.
Beyond the Human Eye: How a Young Scientist Decoded Nature's Hidden Colors
Discover how Dr. Mary Caswell Stoddard's groundbreaking research reveals the hidden world of animal vision and color perception.
Scaling Up in Ecology: How Scientists Uncover Nature's Hidden Rules
Explore how mechanistic approaches in ecology help scientists understand nature's patterns across different scales, from microcosms to entire ecosystems.
Teaching Biochemistry in 3D: The New Frontier of Science Education
Explore how VR and 3D printing are revolutionizing biochemistry education, transforming abstract concepts into immersive learning experiences aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
The Silent Intruder: How Carbon Dioxide Directly Shapes Human Biology
Exploring how carbon dioxide acts as a powerful molecular signal inside our bodies, influencing immune response, brain function, and overall health in modern environments.
The Bioartificial Liver: Engineering a Life-Saving Marvel
Explore the groundbreaking technology of bioartificial livers that bridges the gap between liver failure and transplantation using advanced bioreactors.
How Your Steak Dinner Might Be Fueling Prostate Cancer: The Disturbing Link Between High-Fat Diets and Cancer Growth
Discover how high-fat diets fuel prostate cancer progression by rewiring cellular metabolism and amplifying the MYC oncogene program through epigenetic changes.
How Genetic Science Created a Tastier Tomato
Discover how scientists are using genetic engineering and wild tomato relatives to bring back complex flavors by precisely calibrating organic acid levels.