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Biological Sex Influences Brain Protein Expression
Apr 3, 2024 | 4 min read
Sister Cells Reveal Cancer’s Fate
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Cell Surface RNA Helps Neutrophils Get Around
Apr 1, 2024 | 3 min read
MEGA CRISPR: Engineering Better Immunotherapies with RNA Editing
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Growing Milk-Secreting Mammary Organoids
Sneha Khedkar | Mar 29, 2024 | 3 min read
Mammary organoids derived from mouse embryonic stem cells could offer clues into mammary gland developmental origins and help researchers study breast cancer.
A Colorful Approach to Tracking Cellular Cargo
Niki Spahich, PhD | Mar 29, 2024 | 4 min read
Through immunofluorescence microscopy, a rainbow of stains shows Amy Engevik where proteins go in health and disease states.
The Fundamentals of Academic Science Writing
Nathan Ni, PhD | 5 min read
Writing is an essential skill for scientists, and learning how to write effectively starts with good fundamentals and lots of practice.
Clostridia to the Rescue
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Mar 27, 2024 | 3 min read
Some commensal bacteria help shore up intestinal walls in mice, which can prevent food allergies.
A Beating Heart on a Chip
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Mar 26, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers used organ chips to mimic conditions that help heart cells mature.
The Scientist’s Journal Club: Neuroscience and Cell Biology
The Scientist Staff | 1 min read
Scientists discuss their latest findings on cell secretory states, synapse formation, and neurodegenerative disease.
Viral Immune Responses Suppress a Gestational Hormone
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Mar 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Influenza infection activates a pathway that leads to a detrimental drop in progesterone during pregnancy in mice.
A Journey Into the Brain
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Mar 22, 2024 | 10+ min read
With the help of directed evolution, scientists inch closer to developing viral vectors that can cross the human blood-brain barrier to deliver gene therapy.
How Cloud Labs and Remote Research Shape Science
Priyom Bose, PhD | 6 min read
Remote research via cloud labs makes it possible for scientists to conduct complex experiments from a distance.
Stem Cell Editing Repairs Severe Immunodeficiency
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Mar 20, 2024 | 5 min read
Scientists hoping to treat immunodeficiencies using gene therapy have found a way to edit stem cells in mice without disrupting gene regulation.
Cellular Cuisine: Phages on the Menu
Laura Tran, PhD | Mar 19, 2024 | 3 min read
Mammalian cells outpace bacteriophages in the microbial food chain by devouring phages to fuel their growth.
Illuminating Specimens Through Live Cell Imaging
Charlene Lancaster, PhD | 8 min read
Live cell imaging is a powerful microscopy technique employed by scientists to monitor molecular processes and cellular behavior in real time.
How the Brain Hits the Brakes on Aging
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Mar 18, 2024 | 4 min read
Neurons linked to metabolic processes slow aging in mice.
Rapidly Dividing Bacteria Coordinate Gene Expression and Replication
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Mar 15, 2024 | 4 min read
E. coli divides faster than it can replicate its genome, while simultaneously expressing its genes. Scientists recently revealed the intricate molecular coordination that makes this possible.
Exploring Stem Cell Strategies for Spinal Cord Repair
The Scientist Staff | 1 min read
In this webinar, Stephanie Willerth and Nisha Iyer will discuss the latest models that scientists use for testing the potential of endogenous and exogenous stem cell therapies for cell replacement and functional restoration following spinal cord injury.