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Featuring articles on aspirin’s murky origins, scaling proteomics, and the history of fermentation.
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The First Weight Loss Drugs
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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.
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The Uncertain Origins of Aspirin
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The history of humanity’s pharmacopeia is often muddied by folklore. What can the origins of aspirin teach us about separating fact from fiction?
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A Night of Food Futurism
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A science fiction story brought to life through a pro-GMO dinner.
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Inside ARIA, the UK's Bet to Build Scientific Revolutions
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An interview with Ilan Gur, CEO of ARIA, about the organization’s efforts to build scientific waves.
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A Visual Guide to Genome Editors
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A selected encyclopedia of major gene-editing systems, together with illustrated diagrams.
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