cell biology
A Miscalculated Step
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Aug 1, 2024 | 2 min read
As a graduate student, Tharin Blumenschein learned that too much sodium hydroxide breaks down more than just bacterial cells.
Lighting Up the Neuronal Cytoskeleton
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Aug 1, 2024 | 2 min read
By combining microscopy techniques with genome engineering, scientists revealed the complexities of the presynaptic actin cytoskeleton.
Organoids in Space: The Next Frontier
The Scientist | 2 min read
Researchers take brain training to the next level by launching mini brains into outer space.
Debunking the Dopamine Detox Trend
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Jul 31, 2024 | 9 min read
The fad of temporarily fasting from pleasurable activities likely won’t “reset” dopamine levels and doesn’t accurately reflect this molecule’s nuanced functions.
Fine Tuning Muscle Control with Light
Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | Jul 31, 2024 | 3 min read
By leveraging optogenetic stimulation for more precise muscle activation, scientists hope to advance neuroprosthetic technology.
Preparing Samples for Single Cell Methods
The Scientist Staff | 1 min read
Arpita Kulkarni will share tips and tricks for successful single cell RNA sequencing experiments.
Minicells Shut Down Cancer’s Spread
RJ Mackenzie | Jul 29, 2024 | 4 min read
A nutrient-based nanomedicine stopped runaway tumor growth in mice by firing up a latent metabolic pathway.
A Recipe for Hydrogel Noodles to Improve Tissue Engineering
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Jul 25, 2024 | 4 min read
A new way of making aligned hydrogels better mimics materials in the body.
Optimizing Sample Preparation for Cellular Research
The Scientist Staff | 1 min read
A new approach based on Levitation Technology helps researchers minimize cellular stress during sample preparation.
A Stranger to Oneself: The Mystery of Fetal Microchimerism
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Jul 22, 2024 | 10 min read
During pregnancy, fetal cells invade maternal tissues and can persist for decades, but the effects of these non-self cells remain largely obscure.
A Cellular Atlas of Gut Inflammation
Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | Jul 19, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers mapped tissue remodeling during colitis development in mice to explore how diverse cell types contribute and respond to the disease.
Modeling the Intestines with Mini Guts
The Scientist Staff | 1 min read
In this webinar, Arthur Beyder and Melanie Maya Kaelberer will discuss how scientists use intestinal organoids, also known as mini guts, to explore the digestive system in health and disease.
Researchers Use Groovy Science to Understand Gut Feelings
Iris Kulbatski, PhD | Jul 17, 2024 | 4 min read
A new microfluidics cell culture model recapitulates the basic biology of gut touch.
How the Crimean Congo Virus Sneaks into Cells
Maggie Chen | Jul 15, 2024 | 4 min read
A tickborne virus uses cholesterol receptors to worm its way into the cell.
From the Expert: Júlia Crispim da Fontoura on 3D Cell Cultures
The Scientist | 1 min read
Júlia Crispim da Fontoura explains how researchers grow different types of 3D cell cultures.
Crafting Mindscapes of the Brain
Laura Tran, PhD | Jul 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Functional human neural tissues assembled using 3D printing technology may provide insights into neural wiring.
Optimizing Reference Controls for Multicolor Flow Cytometry
The Scientist Staff | Jul 15, 2024 | 1 min read
Best practices for preventing compensation or unmixing errors.
Advancing Immunotherapy Development with High-Quality Cytokines
The Scientist and Sino Biological | 3 min read
Superior quality cytokines are crucial for reliable research results and the safe production of cancer cell therapies.
What’s the Difference Between Flow Cytometry and FACS?
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Jul 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Flow-based methods allow researchers to collect multiparameter data from individual cells in their samples, but the fate of samples depends on the instrument.
Mitochondria May Have Been Wrongly Accused in DNA Damage
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Jul 11, 2024 | 4 min read
Reactive oxygen species cause mutations to DNA bases that can lead to cancer, but the long-blamed mitochondria could have been wrongfully charged.