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Our Favorite Cell and Molecular Biology Stories of 2021
Jef Akst | Dec 2, 2021 | 3 min read
Beyond The Scientist’s coverage of COVID-19’s molecular underpinnings were many other stories highlighting the advances made in scientists’ understanding of the biology of cells.
Molecular Trigger for Organ Rejection in Mice Identified
Diana Kwon | Jun 27, 2017 | 2 min read
The cell-surface receptor, SIRP-alpha, initiates the innate immune response in hosts.  
Researchers Discover 10 New Immune Systems in Bacteria
Jim Daley | Jan 25, 2018 | 3 min read
The findings more than double the number of known defense mechanisms, piquing the interests of molecular biology tool developers.
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New Synthetic E. coli Is Immune to Bacteriophage Infection
Anna Napolitano, PhD | Mar 30, 2023 | 3 min read
Self-contained synthetic E. coli resistant to viral infection could prove invaluable to the biotechnology industry by increasing product consistency and reducing safety concerns. 
Bugs as Drugs to Boost Cancer Therapy
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jan 18, 2024 | 7 min read
Bioengineered bacteria sneak past solid tumor defenses to guide CAR T cells’ attacks.
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Cancer Vaccination as a Promising New Treatment Against Tumors
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Mar 15, 2024 | 10+ min read
Vaccination has beaten back infections for more than a century. Now, it may be the next big step in battling cancer.
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Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Mar 15, 2024 | 10+ min read
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes.
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Accelerating Immune Research with Cryopreserved Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
The Scientist and MilliporeSigma | Jul 18, 2022 | 3 min read
Commerically-available peripheral blood mononuclear cells offer a well-characterized, accessible, and consistent model for immunology and therapeutic development.
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A Fungus Plays Tug-of-war for Metal Ions
Laura Tran, PhD | Sep 14, 2023 | 3 min read
In the fight between hosts and fungal pathogens, scientists discovered how withholding manganese can cripple Candida albicans.
Sex Differences in Immune Responses to Viral Infection
Catherine Offord | Mar 1, 2021 | 10+ min read
Stronger interferon production, greater T cell activation, and increased susceptibility to autoimmunity are just some of the ways that females seem to differ from males.

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