Evolution of 1918 Flu Virus Traced from Century-Old Samples

By Dan Robitzski

The work reveals that the pandemic flu was likely the direct predecessor of the seasonal H1N1 flu that circulated for decades.

Researchers Probe Genetics Behind a Lizard’s Odd Immune System

By Hannah Thomasy

Deletions in the sleepy lizard genome leave it without an important type of T cells found in most other vertebrates.

Wanderlust Genes

By Maddie Bender

Researchers tracked the movements of endangered caribou and sequenced a portion of their genomes to determine which genes may influence migratory behavior.

Neurons Damaged in Dementia Recognize Interruptions to Patterns

By Anna Napolitano

A new study reveals a network of neurons that, when disrupted, impairs adaptation to new circumstances in several types of dementia.

Infographic: How the Body’s Defenses Attack the Brain

They’re All (Potentially) Good Dogs

Power Shortages Dim Results of Many Neuroimaging Studies

Webinar: Cell-Free DNA as Disease Biomarkers

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

In this webinar, Stella Goulopoulou and Iwijn de Vlaminck will discuss how they analyze cell-free DNA to identify biomarkers of different diseases and their complications.

eBook: Seeing is Believing with Automated Single Cell Precision Imaging

By Canopy Biosciences

Brush up on automated multiplex cellular phenotyping for spatial biology applications

May 2022 Interactive Crossword Puzzle

By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Can you think of a 6-letter South American “supergrain”?

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