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Gene Proximity to Nuclear Speckles Drives Efficient mRNA Splicing
Karen Kelley Perkins, PhD | Oct 30, 2024 | 4 min read
Nuclear architecture investigation provides insights into the role of nuclear bodies in RNA processing.
Exploring How Sequencing and Omics are Shaping Disease Research
Exploring How Sequencing and Omics are Shaping Disease Research
The Scientist Staff | 2 min read
In this symposium, an expert panel will discuss how sequencing and omics technologies enable unprecedented exploration of health and disease, from genetic disorders to cancer. 
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A Small Genome Editing Nuclease Packs a Big Punch
Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | Oct 30, 2024 | 4 min read
For the past decade, scientists have relied almost exclusively on CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing. Now, a smaller but equally efficient nuclease is here to compete. 
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Data by the Dozen: Consortium Cancer Maps Provide a 3D View of Tumor Evolution
Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | Oct 30, 2024 | 4 min read
New 3D blueprints that highlight tumor complexity reveal several new discoveries, some of which challenge existing theories of cancer progression.
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Creating Effective Scientific Posters
Nathan Ni, PhD | 4 min read
Posters need to incorporate scientific communication and graphic design principles to reach their full potential.
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Unraveling the Web of Proteins in Spider Silk
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Oct 29, 2024 | 4 min read
Compartmentalized protein expression in the spider silk gland provides clues to spinning more sustainable materials. 
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Are "Flesh-Eating" Bacteria Causing Infections in Florida? Not Exactly, Experts Clarify
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Following recent hurricanes, reports of "flesh-eating" bacteria in Florida have emerged, but these bacteria, which exist year-round, don't actually consume flesh.
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Insights Into Protein Engineering: Methods and Applications
Priyom Bose, PhD | 7 min read
Synthetic biologists modify naturally occurring amino acid sequences to engineer proteins and enzymes for specific applications.
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A Novel Polymerase Reduces Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis
Laura Tran, PhD | Oct 28, 2024 | 4 min read
A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades.
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Fathers’ Gut Bacteria Impact Offspring Health
Sneha Khedkar | Oct 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Gut microbiome disruption in male mice increases disease risk in offspring, indicating that preconception paternal health status can affect the next generation.
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eBooks: Key Tools for Scientific Advancement
The Scientist and ACS Publications | 3 min read
Serving as a bridge between traditional textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles, ebooks allow scientists to efficiently learn about new findings or fields.
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Newly Found Fat Cell Uses a Different Approach to Heat the Body  
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Oct 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Single-cell sequencing unpacked 10 varieties of fat cells, including one that uses an alternative heat-regulating strategy that protects against weight gain.
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A New Approach Improves Signal Detection in Mass Cytometry
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Oct 24, 2024 | 3 min read
A team of researchers developed a technique, ACE, to improve the ability to study low-abundance proteins using mass cytometry.
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The Driving Factors Shaping the In Focus Series
The Scientist and ACS Publications | 4 min read
Sara Tenney talks about how ACS creates digital primers to bridge the gap between undergraduate-level depth and scholarly articles. 
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