Elvis Swift

Illustration of man and microbiome

Small but mighty

Inflammation from a simple infection can awaken a silent genetic defect in rats that carry it, resulting in a deadly form of pulmonary hypertension, a study shows.

Illustration of a mouse balancing balls on his nose

Balancing act

Stimulating cells that jump in to protect healthy tissues in MS patients when their immune systems attack could lead to new drug therapies, researcher says.