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Blood Thinner Ineffective for COVID-19 Patients: Study

Dan Robitzski | Nov 28, 2022 | 2 min read

A clinical trial finds that the anticoagulant apixaban, which has been prescribed to help COVID-19 patients recover, is ineffective and in rare instances dangerous.

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Duplicated Gene Helps Bats Survive “Arms Race” With Viruses

Dan Robitzski | Nov 23, 2022 | 5 min read

Bats are known for staying healthy even while harboring viral infections. Now, research sheds light on how their unusual immune system evolved.

How to Produce Successful Viral Vectors

The Scientist Creative Services Team | 1 min read

Learn how to be successful with transfection parameters, cell culture considerations, and assessment methodology when producing viral vectors.

Novel Yeast-Assembly Technique Yields Living Materials

Natalia Mesa | Nov 23, 2022 | 3 min read

Researchers say structures made of the cells could potentially be used to clean up uranium from oceans, heal wounds, and more.

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Exosome Scientist Douglas Taylor Stole and Mislabeled Images: Report

Katherine Irving | Nov 23, 2022 | 2 min read

Taylor, formerly of the University of Louisville, is known for his discovery of and research on tumor-secreted exosomes.

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Brush Up: High Throughput Sequencing Technologies

Jennifer Zieba, PhD | 1 min read

High throughput sequencing is a versatile technology that revolutionized the field of genetics.

Genome Spotlight: Nile Rat (Avicanthis niloticus)

Christie Wilcox | Nov 23, 2022 | 4 min read

A reference sequence for this emerging model organism will facilitate research on type 2 diabetes and the health effects of circadian rhythm disruption.

Measles Vaccine Developer Samuel Katz Dies at 95

Lisa Winter | Nov 23, 2022 | 3 min read

He also worked on immunizations against polio, rubella, influenza, and more.

Breaking Down Barriers: Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors

The Persistence of (T Cell) Memory: Towards Cellular Therapy for Solid Tumors

The Scientist Creative Services Team | 1 min read

In this webinar, Douglas Green will describe how early events in T cell activation influence anti-tumor immunity.

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A Gene Variant Linked to Alzheimer’s May Disrupt Myelin Production

Andy Carstens | Nov 22, 2022 | 5 min read

The APOE4 variant causes cholesterol buildup in the cells that make protective fatty sheaths for neurons, possibly helping explain its role in neurodegeneration.