Cell competition is a quality control mechanism in which cells with higher fitness levels eliminate neighboring less-fit cells to maintain tissue integrity.

Population aging is reshaping the landscape of respiratory disease, with COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, ...

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Biological invasions are increasing globally and are a primary threat to native ecosystems. Declines in native biodiversity due to invaders, including ...

Tropical regions concentrate most of the world’s insect diversity, yet they remain among the least comprehensively documented ...

Data is fundamental to hydrological modeling and water resource management; however, it remains a major challenge in many ...

Adoptive cell therapies (ACT) have become a transformative force in cancer immunology, offering powerful platforms for targeting both hematological and ...

Domestic violence is a pervasive and preventable public health issue that has a profound impact on physical, mental and ...

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is one of the most severe and clinically relevant complications across a broad spectrum of ...

Advances in artificial intelligence, data preservation, and immersive digital environments are transforming what it means to die and what it means to ...

Tropical forest restoration is a critical practice that is gaining attention in its ability to combat global climate change. In restoring native vegetation, ...

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms—including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites—that invade a host, replicate, and ...