Fluorescent calcium sensors in transgenic mice give a real-time readout of neuronal activity.
Fluorescent calcium sensors in transgenic mice give a real-time readout of neuronal activity.
Watch the cell transplant experiments in zebrafish that suggest certain embryonic cells rely on intrinsic directional cues for collective migration.
Researchers take advantage of a diamond’s atomic flaw to devise a sensor that may one day snap images of individual molecules.
A microfluidic device scans individual C. elegans for abnormal traits and sorts wild-type animals from mutants.
Clever microfluidic platforms take the study of protein-protein interactions to a new level.
Tracking the shadows cast by sperm reveals their precise 3-D movements.
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Researchers develop a practical technique for deriving stem cells from routine blood samples.
A guide to some new and improved high-content screening systems
Cell-based assays are popular for high-throughput screens, where they strike a balance between ease of use and similarity to the human body that researchers aim to treat.