Gain-of-function research (GOFR) refers to the serial passaging of microorganisms to increase their transmissibility, virulence, immunogenicity, and host tropism by applying selective pressure to a ...

Much of the discussion on cholesterol focuses on its negative effects. However, cholesterol helps with various bodily functions, including cell building and repair, bile production, and hormone ...

Editor’s note: Nathan Ahlgren is an assistant professor of biology at Clark University. In this interview, he explains exactly what proteins are, how they are made, and the wide variety of functions ...