For much of modern biology, scientists argued that viruses are not alive, pointing to a basic limitation: they cannot make proteins on their own and must depend entirely on the cells they infect for ...

Biochemists at Caltech have identified how viruses have converged on a method for killing bacteria. The researchers have homed in on an underexplored small transporter called MurJ that is a vital part ...

Imagine handing the nuclear launch codes to the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence. You’d hope the machine would ...

In a wild experiment, it turns out a few human neurons linked up to some custom silicon can actually play Doom.

Use CDC‑inspired tools, puzzles and clues to identify a fictional disease source, contain it and present your findings.