Tool Identifies Likely Reservoir Species for SARS-CoV-2

By Emma Yasinski

Researchers used sequencing data and phenotypic traits to predict which of 5,400 species were most likely to be susceptible to contracting and spreading the virus back to humans.

Contrary to Common Belief, Some Older Trees Make Fewer Seeds

By Annie Melchor

An analysis of more than half a million trees reveals that many species begin to taper off seed production once they hit a certain size.

Tumors Disrupt the Blood-Brain Barrier at a Distance

By Abby Olena

Shoring up the tissues that separate neurons and other brain cells from the circulatory system in fruit flies and mice can prolong life in the presence of a tumor.

 Update: McMaster University Places Jonathan Pruitt on Paid Leave Following Investigation

Plants Use RNA to Talk to Neighbors

Infographic: Pathways from Noise to Cardiovascular Damage

Experts Discuss Reliable High-Throughput Workflows for PSC-Derived Cellular Screens

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

In this webinar, brought to you by Miltenyi Biotec, experts will present a complete workflow to perform high-throughput screens with PSC-derived cardiomyocytes.

Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of CAR T Cells

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

Download this white paper from Sartorius to learn more about how to phenotype and assess the function of CAR-modified immune cells, including T cells, NK cells, and macrophages.

November 2021 Interactive Crossword

By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Can you think of a 5-letter word for “worry of stratospheric proportions”?

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