Biology

Lab on a chip

New ‘lab-on-a-chip’ can test thousands of stem cells simultaneously

Mosquito in vial

Manipulating bacteria found in mosquitoes could help control disease

Squid

Scientists discover what’s controlling chameleon-like abilities in squid

Axolotl salamander

Axolotl salamanders provide clues to spinal cord regeneration

Emperor penguins

Do colder temperatures affect lifespan? Depends on genetics

UChicago researchers look at lysosome data

Scientists build flashlights to peek inside the ‘garbage disposal’ of cells

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UChicago scientists create way to power pacemaker with light

Butterfly on a feeder

Single genetic switch changes butterfly wing color, study finds

Mouse

Skin grafts protect mice from lethal cocaine doses

Elephants

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer