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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.
A Journey Into the Brain
Danielle Gerhard, PhD
| Mar 22, 2024
| 10+ min read
With the help of directed evolution, scientists inch closer to developing viral vectors that can cross the human blood-brain barrier to deliver gene therapy.
Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes.
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.
Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Brain Organoids
Niki Spahich, PhD
| Feb 18, 2024
| 5 min read
Paola Arlotta seeks to understand the complex symphony of brain development in vitro by using organoid models.
Biology’s New Supermodel
Megan Scudellari
| Jul 20, 2011
| 5 min read
Induced pluripotent stem cells are biology’s hottest new tool for understanding human disease.
Human Cortical Organoids Model Neuronal Networks
Abby Olena, PhD
| Aug 29, 2019
| 4 min read
After growing in culture for a few months, the mini-brains produced rhythmic neural activity that strengthened over time.
Pancreatic Organoids Take the Stage
Laura Tran, PhD
| Dec 1, 2023
| 2 min read
Meritxell Huch tackled her pipedream of growing three-dimensional pancreatic tissue in a dish.
2024 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences
Danielle Gerhard, PhD
| Sep 14, 2023
| 10 min read
This year’s Breakthrough Prizes honor advances in CAR T cancer therapies, cystic fibrosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
T Cells and Neurons Talk to Each Other
Ashley Yeager
| Oct 1, 2020
| 10+ min read
Conversations between the immune and central nervous systems are proving to be essential for the healthy social behavior, learning, and memory.
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