Recording brain activity as patients are anesthetized for surgery, researchers identify a pattern that may signal loss of consciousness.
Recording brain activity as patients are anesthetized for surgery, researchers identify a pattern that may signal loss of consciousness.
Researchers identify an unexpected molecular explanation for the higher incidence of skin cancer in redheads.
| November 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the November 2012 issue of The Scientist.
Enhancing data collection from emulsion PCR reactions: three case studies
Despite abundant evidence supporting their ability to help prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, the therapeutic effectiveness of fish oil–derived fatty acids remains controversial.
First, Aravinda Chakravarti drew a map of how scientists might unravel the genetics of complex disease. Then he blazed the trail.
Two-tone fluorescent tags track the movement and life span of proteins within living cells.
After two headline successes, companies rush to develop “smart bomb” cancer drugs.
Understanding the mechanism of a classic tuberculosis treatment could refine future strategies for TB drug development.