A survey of The Scientist readers reveals who buys cell-growth products from whom, and why.
A survey of The Scientist readers reveals who buys cell-growth products from whom, and why.
Nanoscale cracks in bone dissipate energy to protect against fracture, a process that appears to be regulated by the interaction of two proteins.
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Inducing certain brain patterns extends non-REM sleep in mice.
Scotch tape and a scalpel provide a MacGyver-esque approach to microfabrication.
The global spread of dengue virus has immunologists and public-health experts debating the best way to curb infection.
Researchers have created a molecule that helps nanoparticles evade immune attack and could improve drug delivery.
Three Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are offering $3 million to scientists demonstrating excellence in biology and medical research.
Disruptions in the interaction between nuclear and mitochondrial DNA can lead to deficiencies in the mitochondrial energy-generating process, affecting fitness.