news explainers

Latest about news explainers

illustration of green, rod-shaped bacteria on a light blue background

Leprosy is rare but on the rise in Florida — here's what to know

By Robert A. Schwartz published

An expert explains leprosy, an ancient disease caused by two different bacteria, one of which was only identified in 2008.

Bacterial & Fungal Infections
Fluorescent images illustrating cell types in brain organoids.

Cerebral organoids: What are lab-grown 'minibrains'?

By Nicoletta Lanese last updated

Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.

Neuroscience
1 2 3 4 Archives