A survey of The Scientist readers reveals who buys cell-growth products from whom, and why.
A survey of The Scientist readers reveals who buys cell-growth products from whom, and why.
The Undead, Frankenstein's Cat, The Universe Within, and Physics in Mind
Nanoscale cracks in bone dissipate energy to protect against fracture, a process that appears to be regulated by the interaction of two proteins.
Inducing certain brain patterns extends non-REM sleep in mice.
Patients are sidestepping clinical research and using themselves as guinea pigs to test new treatments for fatal diseases. Will they hurt themselves, or science?
A team of physics students in the U.K. have worked out that spider silk could be strong and tough enough to stop a moving train.
Researchers have created a molecule that helps nanoparticles evade immune attack and could improve drug delivery.
Three Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are offering $3 million to scientists demonstrating excellence in biology and medical research.
Disruptions in the interaction between nuclear and mitochondrial DNA can lead to deficiencies in the mitochondrial energy-generating process, affecting fitness.