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Aimless Monocytes Underlie a Rare Lung Disease

Niki Spahich, PhD | Apr 18, 2024 | 4 min read

Children with a multifaceted lung disorder share a receptor deficiency, which has implications for monocyte migration into the lungs.

Exploring Microbial Dark Matter

Kamal Nahas, PhD | Apr 19, 2024 | 4 min read

An open-source search engine helps scientists identify hundreds of microbial metabolites in a matter of seconds.

A scientist cultures organoids in a multi-well plate filled with red cell culture media

Understanding the 3D Cell Culture Revolution

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | 6 min read

3D cell culture techniques closely mimic in vivo conditions, generating more accurate data for disease modeling and drug toxicity testing.

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The Largest Whole-genome Sequencing Study in Cancer

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Apr 17, 2024 | 7 min read

Comprehensive genome sequencing of 13,880 tumors revealed somatic and germline mutations that could influence patient treatment and prognosis.

Colorful 3D model of the cone-shaped HIV-1 capsid core on a black background.

HIV Engages in Mimicry to Enter the Nucleus

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Apr 16, 2024 | 5 min read

To enter the nucleus, the HIV-1 virus acts like a transport receptor, which presents new targets for antiviral therapies.

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Building a Scientific Narrative

Nathan Ni, PhD | 6 min read

A strong narrative is as integral a part of science writing as it is for any other form of communication.

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After the Smoke Clears: Scars on the Immune System

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Apr 15, 2024 | 6 min read

Smoking leaves epigenetic marks on DNA long after cessation, with consequences for adaptive immunity.

An Epigenetic Strategy to Control Bad Cholesterol

Maggie Chen | Apr 12, 2024 | 3 min read

Modifying markers on DNA allows scientists to lower cholesterol levels in mice, even long-term.

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Advancing Clinical Research Through Effective Data Delivery

The Scientist and ICON | 3 min read

Novel data collection and delivery strategies help usher the clinical research industry into its next era.

Close Encounters of Skin and Nerve Cells

Kamal Nahas, PhD | Apr 11, 2024 | 4 min read

Scientists exploring the skin-nerve cell connection have only scratched the surface. New research highlights just how intertwined the two cells are.

Fluorescence microscopy imaging of astrocytes in culture, stained red

Friends and Foes: Astrocytes as Disease Targets

Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Apr 10, 2024 | 3 min read

A new platform for screening astrocyte reactivity helps researchers uncover potential therapeutic interventions to treat neurodegenerative conditions.

Viewing the Glioblastoma Tumor Microenvironment at Single Cell Resolution

The Scientist Staff | 1 min read

In this webinar, Matthias Brendel will discuss a new PET approach called scRadiotracing, which involves immunomagnetic cell sorting after in vivo radiotracer injection combined with 3D histology.