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Rewilding Urban Spaces Boosts Immune Health
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
From daycares to indoor gardens, scientists are bringing nature back into cities to improve immune regulation.
Nathalie Fuentes, a senior scientist at AstraZeneca, is shown completing two of her roles: on the left, she prepares regulatory paperwork for a new drug, while on the right, she documents information from stability testing a new drug.
The Secrets of Securing a Senior Scientist Role in an Industry
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 5 min read
Nathalie Fuentes shared her experience of landing a unicorn position in a pharmaceutical company after a postdoctoral fellowship.
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Spotlighting the Science in Sci-Fi
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Carlo Quintanilla talks about the real science behind science fiction at popular culture conventions.
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Solutions for Accelerating Infectious Disease Research
The Scientist Staff | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Researchers need a comprehensive toolbox for infectious disease research as they race against the next pandemic.
A male researcher looks shocked as the Erlenmeyer flask in his hand breaks and the solution leaks out onto the bench top cover.
The Great Flask-tastrophe
Laura Tran, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Joel Rovnak’s blood drained from his face as his painstakingly-collected sample bled onto the bench.
A herd of elephants is walking in a river in a forest.
Elephant Deaths Trigger a Kodo-Millet Fungus Investigation in India
Sneha Khedkar | Nov 14, 2024 | 4 min read
When multiple elephants were found dead in a national park in India, microbiologists turned to investigate their prime suspect: fungi. 
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A Sea Snail Toxin Could Inspire New Diabetes Drugs
Laura Tran, PhD | Nov 14, 2024 | 5 min read
Sea snails stun their prey with toxins that mimic glucose-regulating hormones.
Chickens on a farm.
A Wastewater Surveillance Program Sounds the Alarm on Avian Influenza
Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Nov 14, 2024 | 6 min read
Born from the COVID-19 pandemic, a viral-agnostic approach blends sequencing research and public health to get ahead of bird flu transmission.
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AI-Assisted Genome Studies Are Riddled with Errors
Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | Nov 13, 2024 | 3 min read
Researchers used artificial intelligence in large genomics studies to fill in gaps in patient information and improve predictions, but new research uncovers false positives and misleading correlations.
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How Stem Cells Stay Young
Rohini Subrahmanyam, PhD | Nov 13, 2024 | 4 min read
Bone marrow stem cells defy typical aging, and it may be because they express the right proteins.
A doctor holds a model of the female reproductive system.
Modeling the Human Cervix on a USB-Sized Chip
Sneha Khedkar | Nov 13, 2024 | 4 min read
Microfluidic chips that mimic the complex human cervical environment provide a platform to study the reproductive tract and associated infections like bacterial vaginosis.
Crystal structure of adeno-associated virus serotype 3B
A Deep Dive into Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy 
Polyplus and The Scientist | Nov 12, 2024 | 1 min read
As the demand for viral vectors rises in new gene therapy approaches, scientists seek ways to optimize their production.
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Capturing Complexity Cell by Cell
10x Genomics | Nov 12, 2024 | 1 min read
With the help of single-cell sequencing, researchers characterize biological complexity more fully across a multitude of applications.
Photo of a brown soy pulp patty sitting in a cream sauce alongside a cucumber and tomato salad and baked yams.
How Can Fungi Address the Global Food Waste Problem?
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Nov 12, 2024 | 8 min read
Scientists are reimagining the food system, turning to fungal fermentation as a sustainable method for transforming food byproducts into tasty treats.
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