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Christopher Klebanoff hopes that his search for a small fraction of cancer-specific antigens will have a big impact on cancer cell therapies.

An endoplasmic reticulum associated protein holds mitochondria in place in dendrites. This spatial stabilization possibly provides a local energy source for synaptic plasticity. 

Douglas Blackiston’s frog-fueled research seeks to push the boundaries of understanding developing organisms.

Using a circuit-based system, scientists determined the ideal transcription factor levels to promote the successful reprogramming of fibroblasts into induced pluripotent stem cells.

An iterative engineering approach to improve prime editor delivery helped scientists correct genetic vision defects in mice.

A database of neglected genes may help unlock the mysteries hiding in the overlooked regions of the proteome.

The brain works hard to keep the body warm in cold weather, but a drop in core temperature can cause troublesome chemical changes.

Ten years ago, scientists put DNA barcodes in AAV vectors, creating an approach that simplified, expedited, and streamlined AAV screening. 

Low salt intake during pregnancy in mice influences the pruning of extra synapses of the taste circuit later in life.

Scientists are a step closer to uncovering the neural changes that underlie sustained mental states.

Once obscure mud microbes inspire a new generation of living electronics.

p53 is possibly the most important protein for maintaining cellular function. Losing it is synonymous with cancer.