Chulhun L. Chang, M.D.·4h agoThe Pale Ghost and the Ironies of Syphilis DiagnosisFor centuries, physicians knew syphilis by its many clinical forms. It could begin with a chancre, later produce a widespread rash, remain…
InMicrobial InstinctsbyRené F. Najera, MPH, DrPH·21h agoThe History of mRNA Vaccines: Nearly a Century in the MakingHow ten seemingly unrelated discoveries — starting with a 1928 experiment involving pneumonia bacteria — came together to make mRNA…
Chulhun L. Chang, M.D.·2d agoThe Infection Was Gone. The Evidence Was Still There.How the ASO test revealed the traces of a past streptococcal infection
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH·4d agoWhy Do Some Outbreaks Make the News While Others Go Unnoticed?You probably heard about the one suspected case of pneumonic plague in Russia. But did you hear about the periodic outbreaks of plague in…A response icon3A response icon3
Swiluva Ma·6d agoWhy Does Listening to Music Make Us Feel Better? Here’s What Science SaysHave you ever felt the urge to listen to music when you’re overwhelmed or feeling sad? Sometimes, without even realizing it, our mood and…
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Vengurlekar Suhani·Oct 21The Earth Is Drying. But the Real Crisis Is Happening Beneath Our Feet.How climate change, soil degradation, and microscopic life are reshaping the future of fertile land.
Punta Indratomo·Oct 17This Geothermal Amoeba Just Broke the Heat Limit for Complex LifeIncendiamoeba cascadensis can divide at 63°C and remain motile at 64°CA response icon1A response icon1
