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tag contamination cell molecular biology microbiology
Illuminating Specimens Through Live Cell Imaging
Charlene Lancaster, PhD
| Mar 14, 2024
| 8 min read
Live cell imaging is a powerful microscopy technique employed by scientists to monitor molecular processes and cellular behavior in real time.
Our Favorite Cell and Molecular Biology Stories of 2021
Jef Akst
| Dec 2, 2021
| 3 min read
Beyond
The Scientist
’s coverage of COVID-19’s molecular underpinnings were many other stories highlighting the advances made in scientists’ understanding of the biology of cells.
Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes.
Worms Frozen for 46,000 Years are the Oldest Known Living Animals
Natalia Mesa, PhD
| Aug 15, 2023
| 5 min read
Nematodes buried in Siberian permafrost may be able to stay in a state of suspended animation indefinitely, according to recent findings.
Viral Nucleic Acid Purification in a Single Spin
The Scientist
and MilliporeSigma
| Apr 6, 2022
| 3 min read
A simple nucleic acid extraction approach quickly purifies genomic viral RNA and DNA while minimizing cross-contamination risks.
Out, Damned Mycoplasma!
Kelly Rae Chi
| Dec 1, 2013
| 8 min read
Pointers for keeping your cell cultures free of mycoplasma contamination
Fungal Spores Hijack a Host Protein to Escape Death
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD
| Jun 20, 2023
| 3 min read
Uncovering the components used by
Aspergillus fumigatus
to avoid intracellular destruction broadens our understanding of the mold’s pathogenesis.
Deleting a Gene Quells a Pesky Cheese-Destroying Fungus
Natalia Mesa, PhD
| Jun 30, 2023
| 3 min read
Fungi disrupt microbial communities on cheese by making antibiotics.
The Great Big Clean-Up
Kerry Grens
| Sep 1, 2015
| 10+ min read
From tossing out cross-contaminated cell lines to flagging genomic misnomers, a push is on to tidy up biomedical research.
How Bacterial Communities Divvy up Duties
Holly Barker, PhD
| Jun 1, 2023
| 10+ min read
Biofilms are home to millions of microbes, but disrupting their interactions could produce more effective antibiotics.
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