A new study proposes a mathematical model for reversing drug resistance in bacteria.
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Review: Whiteout
A master of storytelling delivers a high-strung thriller just compelling enough to dispel disbelief.
The Vaccine that Rescued a Generation
Plagues like polio have brought civilizations to their knees throughout recorded history. This time, we fought back.
Review: The Hot Zone
Richard Preston’s fan favorite promises high-octane thrills but comes up short on the science.
New Study Sheds Much-Needed Light on Norovirus
A recent breakthrough in the study of norovirus may lead to new treatments.
One Human, Multiple Genomes
Recent studies promise to pile additional complexity onto the already heavily ramified field of genomics. In the NY Times, Carl Zimmer introduces us to evidence that will change how we think about the human genome.
Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
For more than a decade, Rebecca Skloot layered herself into the Lacks’ story. This is the culmination of her efforts to inject a human component into the longstanding scientific mystique surrounding HeLa.
What Will Happen When Our Drugs Stop Working?
The net result of decades of microbial warfare is that the drugs we’ve depended on for so long have stopped working. What would a world look like absent antibiotic remedies?
The Paths to Multicellularity Are Many
Two new experiments observe the origin of multicellularity in fungi.
Meet Your Evolutionary Family
Life on earth is symbiotic. New mathematical analysis upholds the well-supported model of universal common ancestry.
Review: A Planet of Viruses
Carl Zimmer’s latest provides an intimate look at the viral underworld, responsible for the bulk of the world’s genetic diversity and that continues to play a pivotal role in the evolution of life and the planet as a whole.
To Catch a Micro-Predator
Tensions are running high as researchers race to find a vaccine for a quickly mutating bird virus. If H5N1 successfully jumps the species barrier, we could have another HIV-level pandemic on our hands.
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