The Scientist is the magazine for life science professionals—a publication dedicated to covering a wide range of topics central to the study of cell and molecular biology, genetics, and other life-science fields. Through innovative print articles, online stories, and multimedia features, the magazine explores the latest scientific discoveries, trends in research, innovative techniques, new technology, business, and careers. It is read by leading researchers in industry and academia who value penetrating analyses and broad perspectives on life-science topics both within and beyond their areas of expertise. Written by prominent scientists and professional journalists, articles in are concise, accurate, accessible, and entertaining.
Scientists mapping the Human Immune Health Atlas discovered a T helper cell shift that explains why seasonal immunizations fail to protect older adults.
Peter Tummino of Nimbus Therapeutics explains how drug discovery and development experts can apply AI across targeted workflows with intention and creativity.
This postdoctoral researcher develops innovative artificial intelligence and statistical methods to uncover hidden, reliable patterns within complex global datasets.
From overcoming classical optical limits to tracking single proteins in real time, super-resolution imaging continues to reshape life science research.
Emily M. LeProust, chief executive officer and co-founder of Twist Bioscience, shares how complex gene synthesis technology enables flexible, reliable DNA synthesis in the age of artificial intelligence.
This postdoctoral researcher uses mathematical modeling and computational neuroscience to discover how neural circuits navigate tight biological constraints.
Explore how emerging biomarker research and ultrasensitive multiplex proteomics are revealing molecular signatures associated with neurodegeneration, inflammation, and disease progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Explore practical strategies for designing, optimizing, and validating qPCR assays to improve specificity, reproducibility, and confidence across routine and high-throughput gene expression studies.
Explore strategies for navigating critical analytical decisions in single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, from quality control and data integration to clustering, marker selection, and cell-type annotation.
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