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A robot hand makes contact with a human finger on a dark blue background.

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.

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Studying the Brain During Fungal Infections just got a Whole Lot Clearer

Shelby Bradford, PhD | Jul 30, 2024 | 4 min read

Researchers adapted microscopy techniques to identify rare instances of Cryptococcus neoformans in mice brains and lungs.

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Bringing the Power of Multiomics Biomarker Discovery into Focus

Sapient Bioanalytics | 1 min read

Take a deep dive into the latest advances for gathering, integrating, and leveraging multiomics data for biomarker discovery.

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.

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Searching for New Bacterial Therapeutics Amongst Microbial Neighbors

Niki Spahich, PhD | Jul 26, 2024 | 4 min read

A member of the lung microbiota releases a peptide that hinders the respiratory pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae.

GMP-Grade Streamlines Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing

ACROBiosystems | 1 min read

Standardized quality materials and reagents help scientists improve cell and gene therapy production.

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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.

A photo of a newborn baby’s feet with a hospital bracelet.

Tiny Biomarkers for Small Patients with Brain Injuries

Charlene Lancaster, PhD | Jul 24, 2024 | 5 min read

Scientists identify potential microRNA-based diagnostic and predictive biomarkers of neonatal encephalopathy.

The Future of Disease Modeling for Precision Medicine

The Scientist Staff | 1 min read

In this webinar, Elizabeth Proctor will discuss the latest organoid models that scientists use to advance human disease research, with a focus on promoting drug discovery and precision medicine.

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A CRISPR Tool for Tinkering with the Human Transcriptome

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jul 23, 2024 | 5 min read

Human cells repair RNA breaks induced by a programmable CRISPR system, paving the way for temporary treatments for genetic diseases.

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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 researcher holds a Petri dish containing many bacterial colonies in red colored culture medium.

Exploring the Landscape of Bacterial Culture Media

Priyom Bose, PhD | 8 min read

Culture media contain various components that promote and support bacterial growth and differentiation.

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.

Searching for the Rare Variants in a Genetic Haystack

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jul 18, 2024 | 10+ min read

Carola Vinuesa’s research has illuminated the genetics of lupus and helped to exonerate a mother falsely accused of murdering her four children.

What Is Proteomics?

Sejal Davla, PhD | 6 min read

Explore proteomics concepts, approaches, and data analysis.