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The Evolution of Bats’ Super Immunity
Niki Spahich, PhD | Jan 10, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers generated complete genomes of two important bat species and explored their immune- and cancer-related genes.
Macrophages on the Fast Track to Tumor Defense
Laura Tran, PhD | Feb 22, 2024 | 3 min read
In a race to the tumor, a macrophage’s phenotype can give it a leg up on the competition.
Different colored cartoon viruses entering holes in a cartoon of a human brain.
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.
A bat flying in a dark cave
Turning on the Bat Signal
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Mar 15, 2024 | 10+ min read
Scientists around the world investigate how bat immune systems cope with viral attacks and how this information could be used to keep humans safe.
Artist’s rendition of red SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses floating near blue strands of DNA.
COVID-19 Infections May Reshape Genetic Landscape
Holly Barker, PhD | Mar 30, 2023 | 3 min read
SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers structural changes in the host cell’s DNA, which provide a molecular explanation for long COVID, a new study suggests. 
Immunology
The Scientist Staff | Apr 2, 1995 | 2 min read
Edited by: Neeraja D. Sankaran R.M. Chicz, R.G. Urban, J.C. Gorga, D.A.A. Vignali, W.S. Lane, J.L. Strominger, "Specificity and promiscuity among naturally processed peptides bound to HLA-Dr alleles," Journal of Experimental Medicine, 178:27-47, 1993. (Cited in 107 publications through January 1995) Comments by Roman M. Chicz,department of molecular and cellular biology, Harvard University One of the most important findings in this article, according to its authors, was the observation of pr
One Protein to Rule Them All
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Feb 28, 2024 | 10+ min read
p53 is possibly the most important protein for maintaining cellular function. Losing it is synonymous with cancer.
Contributors
The Scientist | Jul 13, 2020 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the July/August 2020 issue of The Scientist.
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Probing “Selfish” Centromeres Unveils an Evolutionary Arms Race
Michael Lampson, PhD | Apr 3, 2023 | 10 min read
A more complete understanding of nonrandom segregation will shed light on how speciation occurs.
the molecular structure of interferon-alpha
Lots of Rapid Evolution in Interferon-Stimulated Genes: Study
Christie Wilcox, PhD | Jul 1, 2021 | 2 min read
A comparison of interferon-related genes across 20 primate genomes reveals differences in the speed at which they evolve and new targets for antiviral discovery efforts.

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