Contributors
| November 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the November 2012 issue of The Scientist.
| November 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the November 2012 issue of The Scientist.
How neuroscience research can inform military counterintelligence tactics, and the moral responsibilities that accompany such research
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.
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.
Researchers implant a glass pane in the abdominal walls of living mice to watch cancer cells metastasize to the liver.
Viral vectors used to carry transcription factors that de-differentiate cells into a stem-cell-like state are themselves a key factor in efficient reprogramming.
Swapping chromosomes from one human egg to another could eliminate mitochondrial DNA mutations that cause disease.