All Princeton University articles
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NewsGeologists and biologists unearth atomic fingerprints of cancer using fermenting yeast
Researchers have discovered that cancer cells may be made from a different assortment of hydrogen atoms than healthy tissue, findings which could give doctors new strategies for studying how cancer grows and spreads.
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NewsResearchers produce guidelines to tackle science’s ‘AI problem’
With growing evidence revealing deep flaws in how machine learning is used in science, an interdisciplinary team of 19 researchers has published guidelines for the responsible use of AI in science.
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NewsWild nematode worms learn to avoid harmful bacteria—and their offspring inherit this knowledge
The nematode worm C. elegans will stay away from dangerous bacteria in its environment when exposed to certain bacterial RNAs—and can transmit that learned behavior to future generations.
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NewsAcid-tolerant yeast engineered to produce valuable organic acid from plants
Researchers have engineered an acid-tolerant yeast to economically produce succinic acid, a key chemical in food, agricultural and pharmaceutical products, savings on money and emissions.
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NewsEavesdropping viruses wait for bacterial signals before switching to kill mode
Researchers have found that dozens of viruses respond to quorum sensing or other chemical signals from bacteria.
