In the introduction to the book, author Marc J. Kuchner tells the story of how one scientist used tricks of the marketing trade to save the Endangered Species Act from the political axe.
In the introduction to the book, author Marc J. Kuchner tells the story of how one scientist used tricks of the marketing trade to save the Endangered Species Act from the political axe.
April 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the April 2012 issue of The Scientist.
Choosing to work in industry does not preclude a return to academe. But the move back takes some planning and finesse.
Early exposure to microbes shapes the mammalian immune system by subduing inflammatory T cells.
Replacing immune cells in a mouse model of Rett syndrome, a developmental brain disorder, improved symptoms, suggesting a new target for treatment.
A new method for transplanting immunologically mismatched organs may remove the need for life-long immunosuppressive drugs to prevent rejection.
A lot changes in a child’s body over the course of development, and not all changes occur linearly: gene expression can fluctuate, and organs can perform different functions on the way to their final purpose in the body. Here are some of the key deve
When children need medications, getting the dosing and method of administration right is like trying to hit a moving target with an untried weapon.