Misfolded α-synuclein proteins promote the spread of Parkinson’s pathology in mouse brains.
Misfolded α-synuclein proteins promote the spread of Parkinson’s pathology in mouse brains.
Inflammatory signals in injured zebrafish brains promote the growth of new neurons.
Contrary to previous studies, a new publication finds that most retractions from scholarly literature are not due to misconduct.
Researchers identify an unexpected molecular explanation for the higher incidence of skin cancer in redheads.
New noninvasive methods of selecting the most viable embryo could revolutionize in vitro fertilization.
| 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
Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, & Biochemistry Brown University, Age: 36
Despite abundant evidence supporting their ability to help prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, the therapeutic effectiveness of fish oil–derived fatty acids remains controversial.
Large RNA-protein packets use a novel mechanism to escape the cell nucleus.