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A viral protein expression method links proteins and their coding instructions, enabling easier target identification for downstream analysis.

During early pregnancy, the placenta remodels the uterine environment to support fetal growth

Following decades of being called “the powerhouse of the cell,” researchers recently proposed a new description that reflects the multifaceted roles of mitochondria.

Low oxygen resuscitates gene transcription after death.

The Cre-lox recombination method orchestrates remarkable genetic manipulations that remain a gold standard for transgenic mice.

A rapid isothermal amplification technique enables pathogen identification and antibiotic resistance detection in low-resource settings.

Removing parts of the genome is a key step in some species’ development.

In FIRE mice, the lack of microglia causes myelin overgrowth and eventual degeneration, indicating that microglia may contribute to age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

Explore the latest in organoid production for studying development, disease, and drug screening.

Delve into the tactics used by scientists to overcome fluorescence microscopy’s greatest obstacles.

Immune receptor repertoire profiling is an important analytic tool for disease research in many areas, including cancer, cell and organ transplantation, autoimmunity, and infectious disease. 

Researchers took a mind-bending trip to understand the connections between psychedelic compounds produced by fungi, plants, and humans.

The sea slug has helped scientists in their quest to understand how neurons encode memories.

To support thousands of incoming connections, neurons use sophisticated transportation networks for delivering mRNA to faraway regions.

Technological advancements over the last two decades transformed volume electron microscopy, improving usability, resolution, and throughput.

A third generation glutamate sensor with a fluorescent readout offers insights into neuronal communication.

Prime editing is one of the most promising forms of genome editing because it uses only single-stranded DNA breaks.

Camera-free imaging unlocks new cell sorting applications.

In the classroom or the laboratory, a new gel documentation system enables scientists to capture snapshots of their samples in real time.