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Peptide medicines have already transformed healthcare. Drugs such as insulin and GLP-1 therapies have shown how powerful peptides can be, but many naturally occurring peptides break down too quickly in the body to become effective treatments. Scientists are now exploring new ways to overcome those limitations.

Effective science communication isn't just about sharing research, it's about understanding who you're trying to reach and how different audiences engage with information.

A research team has generated tomato germplasm with improved tolerance to drought and salinity by disrupting SlERF.J2, a gene encoding an ethylene response factor. Compared with wild-type plants, the edited tomatoes germinated more successfully, maintained stronger root growth, retained more water, and suffered less oxidative and cellular damage under environmental stress. Molec...

Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing has been named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, the highest honor in academic nursing. The school, which has a vision to "educate nurses to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in dynamic healthcare environments serving diverse populations through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service," is the first and o...

Cancer center ranked on national lists by Forbes