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How Flow Cytometry Spurred Cell Biology

Shelby Bradford, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 10+ min read

The ability to rapidly count and measure features of cells opened the research flood gates.

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A Safe-Haven for Intestinal Viruses

Aparna Nathan, PhD | Jun 11, 2024 | 4 min read

A rare gut cell puzzles researchers by avoiding immune cells.

Building Broader B Cell Diversity for Better Monoclonal Antibody Discovery

The Scientist Staff | 1 min read

In this webinar, Vincent Pai will discuss how the latest automated single B cell functional screening technology helps researchers meet the demands for new monoclonal antibody candidates.

An Immune Mechanism Maintains Memory

Shelby Bradford, PhD | Jun 10, 2024 | 4 min read

A receptor that recognizes DNA fragments formed during learning is necessary for proper memory formation.

Four circular maps of color-coded immune cell types corresponding to the four tumor microenvironment archetypes.

A Bird’s Eye View of the Tumor Microenvironment

Kamal Nahas, PhD | Jun 3, 2024 | 3 min read

Immune cells form different communities throughout a tumor, potentially disrupting how cancers respond to treatments.

New Strategies in the Battle Against Infectious Diseases

The Scientist Staff | 2 min read

Learn how the latest research into viral and bacterial pathogens advances the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

Shifting Parturition Perspectives in Perinatology Research

Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Jun 3, 2024 | 1 min read

Nardhy Gómez-López investigates the placental immunology of preterm birth.

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Synthetic Systems for Studying Natural Cells

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jun 3, 2024 | 2 min read

Oskar Staufer engineers synthetic systems to explore cancer biology.

Beyond Cytotoxicity: The Importance of T Cell Memory

The Scientist | 1 min read

In this webinar, Grégoire Lauvau and Marcus Buggert will discuss the function and role of memory T cells in health and disease.

Snaking Towards Synthetic Antivenoms

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | May 31, 2024 | 6 min read

After more than a century of producing animal-based antivenoms, scientists turned to synthetic systems to develop safer and more effective snake bite treatments.

A 3D spherical neutrophil animation with a pink, polysegmented nucleus

The Nucleus’ Secret to Shapeshifting

Kamal Nahas, PhD | May 31, 2024 | 4 min read

Neutrophils contort their nuclei into various shapes by moderating one key regulatory protein previously shown to orchestrate DNA organization.

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Exploring Preclinical Models for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The Scientist and Altis Biosystems | 4 min read

Learn how epithelial monolayer models help researchers discover effective therapies and biomarkers for inflammatory bowel diseases.

Mutations Wire Salmonella to Last

Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | May 28, 2024 | 4 min read

Genetic changes attenuated Salmonella’s virulence, potentially enabling the bacteria to cause chronic infections in humans.

An illustration showing the DNA inside an immune cell. Other immune cells are shown in the background.

Keeping CAR T Cells Sharp

Aparna Nathan, PhD | May 21, 2024 | 4 min read

The FOXO1 transcription factor boosts T cells’ memory and reduces dysfunction.

Accelerating Antibody Discovery for Difficult Targets

The Scientist | 1 min read

François Romagné will discuss how RNA immunization and single cell screening enhance antibody generation for poorly immunogenic proteins.

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How Exercise Sparks, then Soothes, Inflammation

Rachael Moeller Gorman | May 15, 2024 | 4 min read

Regulatory T cells in muscles surge after exercise, quelling inflammation, protecting mitochondria, and enhancing performance.

An illustration of a<em > </em>macrophage internalizing <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> through phagocytosis and presenting antigens to a T cell with many bacterial cells surrounding the immune cells.

Tackling a Pathogen That Leaves a Lasting Impression

Charlene Lancaster, PhD | May 6, 2024 | 5 min read

Staphylococcus aureus vaccine efficacy depends on the immune imprints from past exposures to the microbe.

Good Vibrations: Advancing Cell Therapies

The Scientist | 1 min read

In this webinar, Chris Ashdown will discuss how low-intensity vibration affects T cells and how this mechanical stimulation could improve CAR T cell therapy.