From gut microbes to ultracold atoms, here are the stories that got the most attention in 2019

With the year's end in sight, we're taking one more look back. Below is the top ten list of the department's most read stories from 2019. But wait! Now's your chance to give attention to the many, many advances hiding in the shadows. Browse the full list of the department's research news here.

	Gut microbes eat our medication June 13, 2019 A concrete example of how one species of bacteria consumes levodopa, the primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease, could reveal more about how the microbiome impacts our health
	The coldest reaction November 28, 2019 With ultracold chemistry, researchers get a first look at exactly what happens during a chemical reaction
	No laughing matter April 11, 2019 The warming Arctic permafrost may be releasing more nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, than previously thought
	Storage beyond the cloud May 1, 2019 With molecular data storage, cat videos could outlast us all
	The future of mind control September 4, 2019 Why neuron-like implants could offer a better way to treat Alzheimer’s disease or post-traumatic stress disorder, control prosthetics, or even enhance cognitive abilities
	Drug dust November 12, 2019 New technology could help law enforcement detect smaller amounts of fentanyl with a higher degree of accuracy than any other field-testing tool
	New vision for neuroscience May 1, 2019 Live recordings of neural electricity could revolutionize how we see the brain
	Learning why cancer drugs work (or don't) April 15, 2019 Researcher Brian Liau and his team combine CRISPR gene-editing technology with chemical profiling to tease out acute myeloid leukemia mechanisms
	Chemists head for the hill November 8, 2019 In Washington, D.C., chemistry students advocate for green energy, sustainable chemistry, and anti-sexual harassment science legislation
	Break it up September 12, 2019 How an elusive catalyst makes unusual reactions happen