The brain’s phagocytes follow an ATP bread trail laid down by calcium waves to the site of damage.
The Scientist
Most Recent
Diverse plant communities create a disease-fighting "soil genotype."
Japanese astronauts deliver an aquarium to the International Space Station to study the effects of microgravity on marine life.
A nuclear war could have profound effects on crops yields around the world, according to a new study.
One way to increase biofuel production is to engineer plants that can withstand harsh environmental conditions, thereby expanding the range in which such crops can be grown. Plants that can tolerate drought, for example, may be grown in the 600 milli
Of the many available no- or low-carbon methods to harvest energy, including wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and solar approaches, conversion of plant biomass to liquid fuels is the most cost-effective strategy, currently contributing 78 percent of
Research is underway to reduce the use of food crops for biofuels by shifting to dedicated energy crops and agricultural residues.
Plant research remains grossly underfunded, despite the demand for increased crop production to support a growing population.
Contributors
June 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the June 2012 issue of The Scientist.
Actin filaments respond to pressure by forming branches at their curviest spots, helping resist the push.
Follow The Scientist
Stay Connected with The Scientist
-
The Scientist Magazine
-
The Scientist Careers
-
Neuroscience Research Techniques
-
Genetic Research Techniques
-
Cell Culture Techniques
-
Microbiology and Immunology
-
Cancer Research and Technology
Current Issue
