Screen of 250,000 Species Reveals Tweaks to Genetic Code

By Dan Robitzski

A massive screen of bacterial and archaeal genomes revealed five previously unknown instances where an organism uses an alternate code to translate genetic blueprints into proteins.

How Pancreas Injuries Can Cause Cancer in Mice

By Dan Robitzski

A key mutation turns healing cells into cancer promoters.

Bacterial Symbionts Tell Ticks When to Eat

By Abby Olena

The endosymbiont Coxiella affects tick serotonin production and subsequent blood-feeding behavior, a study finds.

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Infographic: Animal Embryos Coopt Sound to Survive and Thrive

Metabolomic Links Between Environmental Exposures and Human Health

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

In this webinar brought to you by The Scientist, Lauren Petrick and Vrinda Kalia will explain how they apply untargeted metabolomics to determine how external factors such as pesticides and heavy metals affect life on Earth.

Controlling Western Blot Quality and Compliance

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

Download this article from Cytiva to learn how to maintain compliant western blot workflows while producing the best results.

November 2021 Interactive Crossword

By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Do you know the 4-letter word for “Zyzzyva's place on lists of beetles”?

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