Articles by Jeffrey M. Perkel

A molecular biologist ventures into entomology to use genetically modified ants as laboratory models of behavioral epigenetics.

Using the technique to study how RNA, DNA, lipids, and small molecules interact with proteins

A point-and-click interface alternative to command-line tools that allows researchers to easily create, run, and troubleshoot serial sequence analyses

Techniques for deep dives into the microbial dark matter

New ideas for antibody-drug conjugate design

A sampling of free software for flow cytometry data analysis

Using mass spec to study protein-protein interactions

DIY tips for adding coding to your analysis arsenal

Novel microfluidic devices give researchers new ways to count and sort single cells.

Keeping track of frozen biological samples

Optical techniques for monitoring action potentials

Techniques for mapping chromosome conformation

A handful of stem cell therapeutics for vision disorders are showing promise in early-stage trials, and still more are in development. But there’s a long road to travel before patients see real benefit.
 

See the striking images behind the quest to develop stem cell therapeutics for vision disorders.

Microfluidic tools and techniques for investigating cells, one by one