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A Fungal Messenger Impairs Immune Cell Function
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 8, 2024 | 3 min read
Farnesol, a fungal signaling molecule, alters lipid synthesis in dendritic cells, causing mitochondrial dysfunction and decreased inflammatory responding.
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Exploring the Proteome in Search of New Biomarkers
SomaLogic | Nov 7, 2024 | 1 min read
Discover how a precise, high-throughput proteomics assay enables researchers to uncover previously unidentified biomarkers.
A golden retriever shakes off water on a sunny lawn.
What Drives the "Wet Dog Shakes" Reflex in Furry Animals?
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Nov 7, 2024 | 3 min read
Scientists identified the mechanoreceptor that triggers the distinctive shake-off behavior observed in mice when they become wet.
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Worms’ Nose for Danger Helps Ward Off Pathogens 
Laura Tran, PhD | Nov 7, 2024 | 3 min read
Nematodes can sniff out trouble, kicking off a mitochondrial defense in the gut to fend off bacterial invaders.
Conceptual multicolored 3D image of CAR T cell therapy.
Improving the Efficiency of CAR T Cell Manufacturing 
Thermo Fisher Scientific | Nov 6, 2024 | 1 min read
Explore how a closed and integrated instrument workflow takes CAR T cell manufacturing to the next level.
Close-up of 8-channel pipette adding solution to a multi-well plate for transfection.
Channeling Transfection Success and Enhanced Electroporation
Thermo Fisher Scientific | Nov 6, 2024 | 1 min read
A new eight-channel pipette reduces experimental time and effort, providing researchers with more efficient transfection workflows.
3D illustration of dark, oval parasites invading translucent host cells with blue nuclei.
Live Imaging Intracellular Parasites Reveals Changes to Host Metabolism
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 6, 2024 | 4 min read
Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii increased the host cell’s metabolic activity, offering insights into potential treatment strategies.
Newborn heel prick test for genetic screening
Transforming Molecular Workflows for Newborn Screening
The Scientist and Revvity | Nov 5, 2024 | 1 min read
New PCR-based approaches simplify molecular testing for health issues in infants, making diagnostic approaches more accessible across laboratories.
Illustration of a pink brain in a silhouette on a background with brainwaves. 
Sleep Disruptions and Impaired Muscle Control in Ataxia May Share a Culprit
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 5, 2024 | 4 min read
Dysfunctional neurons in the cerebellum, a brain region that controls motor functions, reduced REM sleep in mice.
Bluish-grey circles of fuzzy mold grow in a Petri dish.
How a Moldy Cantaloupe Took Fleming’s Penicillin from Discovery to Mass Production
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Nov 4, 2024 | 10+ min read
Alexander Fleming’s 1928 discovery of a mold with antibacterial properties was only the first serendipitous event on the long road to penicillin as a life-saving drug.
<em >Wolbachia</em> bacteria, marked in green, are found in a wasp&rsquo;s egg, where the wasp&rsquo;s DNA is shown in blue.
A Microbial Ally to Bring Science to the Masses
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
By identifying Wolbachia in arthropods, science-enthusiast citizens can help researchers sample the bacteria’s hosts.
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Next-Generation PCR Instruments Boost Workflows 
The Scientist Staff | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Modern, intuitive, and reliable thermal cyclers excel at optimizing sequencing, cloning, and genotyping throughput.
Image of two marmosets perched on a branch.
From Marmosets to Menopause: A Primate Perspective
Laura Tran, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Agnès Lacreuse investigates cognitive aging and women’s health in nonhuman primates.
Illustration showing Ivan Alcantara speaking about his research for a timed talk in front of an audience.
Speaking Science on a Stopwatch
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Nov 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Ivan Alcantara shared his advice about crafting a good elevator pitch and its usefulness in science.
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