The microbiome isn’t what it used to be in many parts of the world. The shift of species may be affecting the well-being of people in industrialized countries.

The battle lines have finally shifted in the war against a deadly fungal disease.

Scientists have found a human gene lurking in a virus that causes skin infections. It may be using our own DNA to infect us.

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'For nine years Minnesota has ranked as a national leader in evidence-based decision making.'

New document emphasizes support for White House priorities over curiosity-driven ideas

Before I get to how they should respond, this is a post that really isn’t written for those–and I include myself in this group–who believe there is a clear ethical case to include trans girls…

An independent, up-to-date, grant-level record of federal science funding disruptions in the United States.

Jay Bhattacharya insists he wants to restore trust in the National Institutes of Health. Current and former agency employees say he’s doing the opposite.