Physiology

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From Water Bears to Grizzly Bears: Unusual Animal Models

Discover how alternative animal models provide new perspectives on physiological and biochemical processes.

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Neuroscientists Dive into the Biology of Pain

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The Science Behind Pruney Fingers

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A Protein That Converts Fat-Storing Cells into Calorie-Burning Cells

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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A Nanoparticle Approach to Treat Torn Tendons

Aparna Nathan, PhD | | 4 min read

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How Do Snakes Fly?

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 2 min read

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Researchers Discover How Starfish Cut Ties with Their Limbs

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Bone-Building Hormone Identified in Lactating Mice

Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | | 4 min read

Learn How 3D Cell Cultures Advance Tissue Regeneration

Organoids as a Tool for Tissue Regeneration Research

The Scientist | | 1 min read

Time Heals All Wounds: Probing Skin Injuries with Spatial Biology

The Scientist | | 1 min read

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Why Does Thanksgiving Dinner Make Some People Sleepy?

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 4 min read

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Modeling the Human Cervix on a USB-Sized Chip

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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What Drives the "Wet Dog Shakes" Reflex in Furry Animals?

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 3 min read

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Data by the Dozen: Consortium Cancer Maps Provide a 3D View of Tumor Evolution

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 4 min read

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From Worm Anomaly to Nobel Prize: microRNAs Show Macro Impact

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 5 min read

Discover How Molecular Techniques Help Researchers Understand Wound Formation and Infection

Harnessing Molecular Techniques to Identify Wound Microbes

Thermo Fisher ScientificandThe Scientist | | 1 min read

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Why Timing Matters When Taking Medicines

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Nobel Prize for microRNA

Danielle Gerhard, PhDandSneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Reproductive Lifespan is Partially Encoded in the Genes

Aparna Nathan, PhD | | 4 min read

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How Pythons Adapt Their Hearts After a Big Meal

Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | | 4 min read

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Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models Add a Dimension to Developmental Biology

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Infographic: The Many Paths to Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 5 min read

An Endometrial Stem Cell Pioneer

Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Scaling Lentiviral Vector Manufacturing for Optimal Productivity

Explore a comprehensive guide to standardizing large scale production and clarification of lentiviral vectors.

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Enhancing Therapeutic Antibody Discovery with Cross-Platform Workflows

In this webinar, Daryl Cole will share insights into the high-throughput screening and analysis of antibody binding and functional characterization.

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In this webinar, Ethan Shelkey and Aurita Menezes will highlight key aspects in the design of cell-based assays.

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From Water Bears to Grizzly Bears: Unusual Animal Models

Discover how alternative animal models provide new perspectives on physiological and biochemical processes.

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Sex Differences in Neurological Research

Experts from the Women’s Brain Foundation and bit.bio will explore the importance of sex-specific in vitro models for neurological research and drug discovery.

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Putting Pathogens to the Test with Wastewater Surveillance

From foundational technologies to cutting-edge microfluidics, scientists use the latest wastewater surveillance techniques to track infectious diseases as they arise and spread.

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