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Long before Ozempic and Mounjaro, there were mitochondrial uncouplers. While deadly if not used with care, it might be time for them to make a comeback. By Alex Telford. Read every article from Asimov Press at press.asimov.com.

The history of humanity’s pharmacopeia is often muddied by folklore. What can the origins of aspirin teach us about separating fact from fiction? By Sean Harrison. Read every article from Asimov Press, for free, by visiting press.asimov.com.

A science fiction story brought to life through a pro-GMO dinner. By Xander Balwit. Read every article by Asimov Press, and join future events, by visiting press.asimov.com.

Prominent scientists continue to claim life is “just” slime on a spinning rock. However, in an age when the rarity and fragility of life are increasingly evident, it’s time to retire the metaphor. By Thomas Moynihan. Read every article, for free, at press.asimov.com.

The slow growth of model organisms delays biological research. Engineering cells to divide more quickly could speed it up. By Kamal Nahas. Read every article, for free, at press.asimov.com.

Researchers at the Institute for Protein Design have made a computationally-designed, multi-step enzyme.

(Sci-Fi) Bioart emerges where biological science, technology, and aesthetics collide. For one terminally ill artist, it offered a chance at immortality. By Spencer Nitkey. Read all our articles for free at press.asimov.com.

Toxic amino acids, peptides, and proteins — which first evolved as molecular weapons deployed by species in conflict — can also serve as blueprints for pharmaceutical innovation. By Noah Whiteman. Read all of our articles for free at press.asimov.com.

Further evidence of biological intelligence. Read every article, for free, at press.asimov.com.

From the archives: What it will take to transform bacteriophages into a 21st-century medicine. By Tom Ireland.

New technologies, such as in-ovo sexing, on-farm hatching, and in-ovo vaccination can make the poultry supply chain both better for animal welfare and more efficient. By Robert Yaman. Read every article from Asimov Press at press.asimov.com.

By studying the millennia-old arms race between soil-dwelling microbes, scientists can pre-empt antibiotic resistance before it emerges in people. Read every article from Asimov Press at press.asimov.com.

We have the technology to detect airborne pathogens in real time. Now we must use it. By Deena Mousa. Read every article from Asimov Press, for free, at press.asimov.com.

A research study reveals that some vertebrate genomes mutate 40-times faster than others. Researchers should account for this when it comes to replicating studies. Read every Asimov Press article, for free, at press.asimov.com.

Revisiting Lewis Thomas' classic essay, "Seven Wonders," more than 40 years after it was published. By Niko McCarty. Read every article from Asimov Press, for free, at press.asimov.com.

The modern centrifuge was first designed for milkfat separation in the dairy industry. Today, it is ubiquitous in research laboratories. To whom do we owe its astonishing versatility? By Roberta McLain Read every Asimov Press article, for free, at press.asimov.com.

How a chance discovery in bioluminescent jellyfish led to one of the most transformative tools in modern biology: green fluorescent protein. Listen to every article, for free, at press.asimov.com.

How a chance discovery in bioluminescent jellyfish led to one of the most transformative tools in modern biology: green fluorescent protein. A behind-the-scenes interview with the article's author, Smrithi Sunil.

With a litany of gene therapies and longevity medicine staving off biological death, those paid to write about it must reimagine their craft. Written and recorded by Xander Balwit. Read every Asimov Press article by visiting press.asimov.com.

A behind-the-scenes interview with Xander Balwit, author of our recent piece entitled, "Eulogy to the Obits."

Some researchers claim that a Chilean vine can mimic the leaves of a plastic houseplant thanks to a form of primitive vision. But extraordinary claims require equally extraordinary evidence. Written and recorded by Martin Bourdev. Read every article from Asimov Press at press.asimov.com.

Why biologists should operate with a sense of urgency. A guest column by Stephen Malina. Read every article, for free, at press.asimov.com.

Sebastian Cocioba, a vocal advocate for amateur science, built a home laboratory from spare parts and second-hand machines purchased on eBay.

While we know how to break organisms down to their constituent parts, even at the atomic level, building them from scratch remains difficult.

Engineered ants are helping to reveal the neuroscience of pheromone signaling. Written by Taylor Hart. Read every article, for free, by visiting press.asimov.com.