Contributors
| February 1, 2013
Meet some of the people featured in the February 2013 issue of The Scientist.
| February 1, 2013
Meet some of the people featured in the February 2013 issue of The Scientist.
Fluorescent calcium sensors in transgenic mice give a real-time readout of neuronal activity.
With dogged persistence and an unwillingness to entertain defeat, Bruce Beutler discovered a receptor that powers the innate immune response to infections—and earned his share of a Nobel Prize.
Six myths about job and salary negotiations and how they may hinder your ability to bargain effectively.
Can a vexing sense of entitlement actually aid in the pursuit of knowledge?
Because of their high protein and fat content and their reproductive efficiency, insects hold great promise for thwarting an impending global food crisis.
Tracking the genetic diversity and evolution of rhinoviruses can lead to a better understanding of viral evolution, the common cold, and more dangerous infections.
Researchers take advantage of a diamond’s atomic flaw to devise a sensor that may one day snap images of individual molecules.
The problem threatens progress and stems from both a lack of attention to clear discourse and a scientific culture not focused on critical challenges.