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Individual bacterial transcriptomes each plotted as a single point create a ring-shaped structure.
Rapidly Dividing Bacteria Coordinate Gene Expression and Replication
Kamal Nahas, PhD | Mar 15, 2024 | 4 min read
E. coli divides faster than it can replicate its genome, while simultaneously expressing its genes. Scientists recently revealed the intricate molecular coordination that makes this possible.
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Natural Trip: Endogenous Psychedelics and Human Physiology
The Scientist | 1 min read
Researchers explore the trippy science behind natural hallucinogens in humans. 
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Bringing Immunotherapy Straight to the Source
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Mar 14, 2024 | 4 min read
Engineered natural killer cells track down cancer cells in the bone marrow.
3D illustration of a lymphocyte in white and green.
A Quest for the Holy Grail of Cancer Targets
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Mar 14, 2024 | 5 min read
Christopher Klebanoff hopes that his search for a small fraction of cancer-specific antigens will have a big impact on cancer cell therapies.
A person sitting in a laboratory writing notes with a pen in a notebook.
The Fundamentals of Academic Science Writing
Nathan Ni, PhD | 5 min read
Writing is an essential skill for scientists, and learning how to write effectively starts with good fundamentals and lots of practice.
The mitochondria inside of a neuron are shown in red. The neuron’s protrusions called dendritic spines are shown in cyan.
How Mitochondria Stay Still in Neurons
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Mar 13, 2024 | 5 min read
An endoplasmic reticulum associated protein holds mitochondria in place in dendrites. This spatial stabilization possibly provides a local energy source for synaptic plasticity. 
High magnification image highlighting small hairlike projections called cilia, which help the biobots move.
A Leap Towards Building Synthetic Organisms 
Laura Tran, PhD | Mar 12, 2024 | 6 min read
Douglas Blackiston’s frog-fueled research seeks to push the boundaries of understanding developing organisms.
<em >The Scientist</em>&rsquo;s Journal Club: Neuroscience and Cell Biology
The Scientist’s Journal Club: Neuroscience and Cell Biology
The Scientist Staff | 1 min read
Scientists discuss their latest findings on cell secretory states, synapse formation, and neurodegenerative disease.
A blue background with colorful illustrated viral particles
Delivering Prime Editors With Virus-like Particles
Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Mar 11, 2024 | 3 min read
An iterative engineering approach to improve prime editor delivery helped scientists correct genetic vision defects in mice.
A person moving the hands of a vintage clock backwards.
Synthetic Circuits Reveal the Key to Rewinding the Cellular Clock
Charlene Lancaster, PhD | Mar 12, 2024 | 4 min read
Using a circuit-based system, scientists determined the ideal transcription factor levels to promote the successful reprogramming of fibroblasts into induced pluripotent stem cells.
<strong >How Cloud Labs and Remote Research Shape Science&nbsp;</strong>
How Cloud Labs and Remote Research Shape Science 
Priyom Bose, PhD | 6 min read
Remote research via cloud labs makes it possible for scientists to conduct complex experiments from a distance.
Cartoon of scientist deciding whether to go down the path of well-studied genes or that of the neglected genes.&nbsp;
Stepping Into the Unknome
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Mar 8, 2024 | 5 min read
A database of neglected genes may help unlock the mysteries hiding in the overlooked regions of the proteome.
A computer-generated brain encapsulated in an ice cube rests on a table
How Cold Affects the Brain
Andrew Chapman | Mar 7, 2024 | 4 min read
The brain works hard to keep the body warm in cold weather, but a drop in core temperature can cause troublesome chemical changes.
Microscopic image of a live amoeba.
Illuminating Specimens Through Live Cell Imaging
Charlene Lancaster, PhD | 8 min read
Live cell imaging is a powerful microscopy technique employed by scientists to monitor molecular processes and cellular behavior in real time.
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