How a Simple Amoeba Can Become a Deadly Brain-Eating Infection
Infections with Naegleria fowleri, the so-called brain-eating amoeba, are extremely rare, but also extremely deadly.
Cells
Creating an Atlas of the Cells in the Human Body
Two biologists are working on a moonshot project to identify and map every cell inside of us.
The Mystery of Human Touch
Scientists are learning more about how we process feelings of gentle touch. New discoveries published Sunday could help restore fading sensations—and ease painful hypersensitivity.
Racism Might Hurt Your Cells
A new study suggests a link between discrimination and the heath of cells.
Your Stem Cells Are Here to Stay
The controversy surrounding them probably isn't going anywhere, either.
Addiction Is Just the Start of Nicotine's Bodily Harm
You can add this to the list of things that are unhealthy about smoking cigarettes: Not only is nicotine addictive, it can interfere with dozens of cellular interactions in the body.
Photovoltaics: A Bright Idea
John Perlin chronicles solar electrical generation from wishful thinking to realized dream.