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Defying Dogma: Decentralized Translation in Neurons
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Sep 8, 2023 | 10+ min read
To understand how memories are formed and maintained, neuroscientists travel far beyond the cell body in search of answers.
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Short-lived Molecules Support Long-term Memory 
Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | Jun 6, 2023 | 3 min read
A gene essential for information storage in the brain engages an autoregulatory feedback loop to consolidate memory.
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Scientists Uncover Major Pathway Cells Use to Mend Leaky Lysosomes
Holly Barker, PhD | Oct 6, 2022 | 3 min read
Damaged lysosomes are repaired by a lipid-based signaling pathway dubbed PITT that could be targeted to treat neurodegenerative disease, its discoverers say.
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Opinion: The “Money Culture” in Academic Biomedical Research
David Rubenson | Mar 29, 2019 | 4 min read
A drive for revenue is damaging basic science.
Opinion: Anticipating the Next Pandemic
Debora MacKenzie | Jul 13, 2020 | 4 min read
Our experience with COVID-19 has already shone a light on how (and how not) to address future outbreaks.
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How an Early Warning Radar Could Prevent Future Pandemics
Amos Zeeberg, Undark | Feb 27, 2023 | 8 min read
Metagenomic sequencing can help detect unknown pathogens, but its widespread use faces challenges.
Organs on Chips
Diana Kwon | Aug 28, 2017 | 7 min read
Scientists hope that these devices will one day replace animal models of disease and help advance personalized medicine.
Can Destroying Senescent Cells Treat Age-Related Disease?
Katarina Zimmer | Mar 1, 2020 | 10+ min read
A handful of clinical trials are underway to find out whether drugs that target senescent cells can slow the ravages of old age.
2022 Top 10 Innovations 
2022 Top 10 Innovations
The Scientist | Dec 12, 2022 | 10+ min read
This year’s crop of winning products features many with a clinical focus and others that represent significant advances in sequencing, single-cell analysis, and more.
Opinion: Academia Suppresses Creativity
Fred Southwick | May 9, 2012 | 4 min read
By discouraging change, universities are stunting scientific innovation, leadership, and growth.

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