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Amber Dance

Amber Dance, a Knowable Magazine contributor in the Los Angeles area, killed many a cell during her years as a cell biologist.

Viruses That Roam the Fungal Kingdom

Mushrooms and other fungi can harbor hidden companions—and some of these may fight pesky or dangerous molds

July 22, 2025

Worm-Inspired Treatments Inch Toward the Clinic

Infection by certain wrigglers may reduce inflammation and fight obesity and diabetes

June 9, 2025

Your Cells Are Dying. All The Time.

Some go gently into the night. Others die in freak accidents or deadly invasions, or after a showy display.

October 2, 2024

Salt Taste Is Surprisingly Mysterious

Too much sodium is bad, but so is too little—no wonder the body has two sensing mechanisms.

September 15, 2023