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Holly Barker, PhD

Articles by Holly Barker, PhD

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Artificial Chromosomes for Disease Modeling

A microscopy image stained for different cell populations in breast tumors.

Cancer Cells Give Orders

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Cell Surface RNA Helps Neutrophils Get Around

Two Neuron Populations Prolong Aggression

The Brain's Barrier Controls Ant Behavior

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How Bacterial Communities Divvy up Duties

The Biofilm Life Cycle

Infographic: Stages of Biofilm Formation

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Mechanical Implant Stirs Wasting Muscle Back into Action

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Infographic: Tissue Implant Gets Muscles Moving, Prevents Atrophy

Illustration of newly discovered mechanism allowing kinesin to “walk” down a microtubule. A green kinesin molecule with an attached yellow fluorophore is shown passing through a blue laser as it rotates step by step along a red and purple microtubule, fueled by blue ATP molecules that are hydrolyzed into orange ADP and phosphate groups.

High-Resolution Microscope Watches Proteins Strut Their Stuff

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COVID-19 Infections May Reshape Genetic Landscape

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Hormone Therapy Triggers Male Gene Patterns in Transgender Men’s Cells

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January 2026

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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Maximizing Cancer Research Model Systems

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