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Perlego provided us with a recent list of the top 10 books read by scientists, and it's compelling. From the legacy of autism, to deciphering the secrets of the ribosome, the list covers a wide variety of hot scientific topics.

Microbes have an important role in maintaining our own health and that of our environment. Therefore, the more information we can uncover, the better armed researchers are to prevent and treat disease, protect and restore the environment and harness the key beneficial properties microbes offer. This list looks at recent advances that have enabled researchers to better understand microbial communities at the genomic level.

In this list, discover some of the remarkable ways in which CRISPR technology is being used throughout science.

Each year, Nobel Prizes are awarded to people who have made a significant contribution in their field; this list focuses on the Nobel Prizes awarded between 2010 and 2019 to those “who made the most important discovery within the domain of physiology or medicine”.

Mycotoxins are among the most poisonous compounds ever discovered. Nearly 25% of global crop outputs are contaminated with mycotoxins, leading to billions of dollars in losses each year. Livestock ingestion of mycotoxin-containing feed can also result in downstream incorporation of the toxins into animal products like milk, eggs and meat.

We asked you to explain your profession badly – here are some of our favorite responses.

This listicle explores the five different types of immunotherapy, how each type works, and takes a closer look at some examples of approved immunotherapies.

We have seen some amazing scientific breakthroughs in 2019.
This list highlights some of our favorites.

Several achievements in cell biology have been recognized by the Nobel Prize over the years, ranging from ion channels, to immunology, to cell death, highlighting the importance of the field to science.

Companion diagnostic (CDx) tests are co-developed with their “companion” therapy and aim to aid medical decision-making by revealing which patients are (and are not) likely to respond well to a particular treatment. In this list, we discuss the main drivers of growth in CDx research.