Researchers identify an unexpected molecular explanation for the higher incidence of skin cancer in redheads.
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.
Preserved remains from the Andes yield clues about infectious diseases.
Comparing the protein profile of a 500-year-old Inca mummy to modern humans reveals an active lung infection prior to sacrifice.