Scientists ID Dozens of Plants, Animals from Free-Floating DNA

By Dan Robitzski

In a trio of studies, researchers report capturing and analyzing airborne environmental DNA from a wide variety of plants and animals, suggesting a new way of monitoring which terrestrial species are present in an area.

CAR T Cells Mend Broken Mouse Hearts

By Sophie Fessl

Specialized immune cells generated in vivo reduce cardiac scar tissue in mice, a new study shows.

RNA in Blood Predicts High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

By Dan Robitzski

Biomarkers in serum correlate with preeclampsia, a condition that can lead to fatal hypertension.

Cell Diversity Could Spell Trouble for Animal Models of Cancer

By David Adam

Tracking human cancers in mice shows some unexpected cell changes that could undermine translational research.

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Same RNA Acts in Neurodegeneration and Cancer

Technique Talk: Modeling the Complexity of Human Tumors in 3-D Cell Cultures

By The Scientist Creative Services Team

This Technique Talk will discuss the challenges in breast cancer research and treatment and how to develop new methods and resources for functional precision medicine and cancer drug development.

White Paper: Miniaturizing Cell-Based Workflows

By Tecan

Download this white paper from Tecan to learn how to miniaturize cell-based assays.

January 2022 Interactive Crossword

By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Do you know the 4-letter word for “cobra’s trademark”?

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