Ephemeral Life

The Cre-lox recombination method orchestrates remarkable genetic manipulations that remain a gold standard for transgenic mice.

Removing parts of the genome is a key step in some species’ development.

During early pregnancy, the placenta remodels the uterine environment to support fetal growth

Low oxygen resuscitates gene transcription after death.

Following decades of being called “the powerhouse of the cell,” researchers recently proposed a new description that reflects the multifaceted roles of mitochondria.

In FIRE mice, the lack of microglia causes myelin overgrowth and eventual degeneration, indicating that microglia may contribute to age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

A rapid isothermal amplification technique enables pathogen identification and antibiotic resistance detection in low-resource settings.

A viral protein expression method links proteins and their coding instructions, enabling easier target identification for downstream analysis.

Recombinase polymerase amplification lets researchers rapidly replicate DNA in the clinic, in the field, or even in the International Space Station.

A combinatorial approach enabled high-throughput screening of protein libraries for desired target binding.