Editor’s Choice in Plant Biology
New types of biological filaments are turning up in yeast, fly, bacterial cells and in rat neurons, and they may yield clues to how the cytoskeleton evolved from metabolically active enzymes.
A young botanist pays tribute to his mentor by naming a newly discovered, rare species in his honor.
August 1, 2011
Meet some of the people featured in the August 2011 issue of The Scientist.
A guide to free software for constructing and assessing species relationships
Gut bacteria may be the missing piece that explains the connection between diet and cancer risk.
Fisheries scientist ordered to refuse interviews about research on salmon decline.
Protein interaction networks in Arabidopsis give clues to plant evolution and immunity.
A UK panel puts forth guidelines for research that use experimental animals harboring human cells and tissues.