Finally, Scientists Uncover the Genetic Basis of Fingerprints

By James M. Gaines

Much like with a zebra’s stripes or a leopard’s spots, Turing patterns explain how the distinctive patterns of human fingerprints form, a study finds.

Researchers Make Alternatives to Shark-Sourced Vaccine Ingredient

By Natalia Mesa, PhD

Synthetic variations of squalene, which is used to boost immune responses, could make vaccines more effective while reducing fisheries for struggling sharks.

Methylation in Young Brains May Be Key to Obesity: Mouse Study

By Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD

Epigenetic events, such as methylation, during early brain development in mice occur in genomic regions associated with BMI in humans, according to a new study.

Chytrid Fungus Deploys Varying Strategies to Infect Amphibians

Infographic: An Incredible Journey

Repeated El Niño Events Could Spark Big Ecological Shifts

Symposium: Neoantigen Prediction for Precision Immunotherapies

By The Scientist’s Creative Services Team

Learn about the tools and resources researchers use to define, discover, and deploy antitumor immunotherapies.

Podcast: The New Era of Neurodegeneration Research

By The Scientist’s Creative Services Team

Erdem Gültekin Tamgüney discusses the future of neurodegeneration research and his work exploring the link between stroke and Parkinson’s disease.

Ten-Minute Sabbatical: February 2023 Interactive Crossword Puzzle

Take a break and try your hand at this month's interactive crossword puzzle.

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