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From lab-grown mini brains to spider-inspired wound dressings, wolf apple coatings and microplastics in eyeballs, here are four spooky science stories that blend Halloween thrills with real research.

Learn more about a pioneering method that enables simultaneous RNA and metabolite analysis in the same cell, revealing the molecular choreography underlying the biosynthesis of medically relevant natural products.

Stanford researchers have created a device that uses electromagnetic levitation to gently sort cells by type. The cells are separated based on their density and magnetic susceptibility.

Astrocytes have traditionally been thought to have a supporting role in the brain, but new research shows they also play a key role in long-term memory.

Researchers found that prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), even at very low doses, caused lasting health effects in rats. Females developed cancer-like traits, while males showed metabolic changes linked to diabetes and heart disease.

Mayo Clinic researchers report finding a new technique to tag senescent cells. The team used molecules known as "aptamers" — small segments of synthetic DNA that fold into three-dimensional shapes.

Researchers at CNIO found that removing the telomere protein TRF1 kept mice leaner, with better blood sugar and cholesterol control. These effects were unrelated to telomere shortening and came from shifts in energy use.

St. Jude researchers have discovered how mitochondria and lysosomes coordinate to control regulatory T cell activation, revealing new links between metabolism, inflammation and immune suppression.

Northwestern scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind the TRPM3 protein, a critical heat sensor in our cells. This could pave the way for advanced treatments in pain management and neurological disorders.

Researchers at IGTP reviewed over 100 studies on extracellular vesicles in tears, highlighting their potential as biomarkers for ocular and neurodegenerative diseases. Unlike invasive eye fluid sampling, tear collection is simple and safe.