Hidden Hitchhikers: Lessons Learned from The Human Microbiome Project

By Kathryn Loydall, PhD

Explore how results from the Human Microbiome Project have impacted our understanding of human health and disease.

A Pioneer of The Multiplex Frontier

By Rashmi Sivni

George Church is at it again, this time using multiplex gene editing to create virus-proof cells, improve organ transplant success, and protect elephants.

Opinion: New Diabetes Drug Signals Shift to Preventing Autoimmunity

By Jane Buckner, MD and Carla Greenbaum, MD

A therapy for type 1 diabetes is the first to treat patients before symptoms appear, paving the way toward preventing this and other autoimmune diseases.

Targeting Antigen “Sanctuary” in Lymph Nodes Could Make Vaccines Better

Fish Oil in Diet Can Cause Hair Loss in Mice, Study Finds

Why Some HPV Infections Carry More Cervical Cancer Risk

Journal Club: The Scientist’s Journal Club: Immunology

By The Scientist’s Creative Services Team

Scientists present the latest research on the immune response against SARS-CoV-2, the influence of COVID-19 on future vaccine responses, and drivers of T cell development.

eBook: Elevate Cellular Assays with Microplate Readers

By BMG Labtech

Scientists combine microplate readers and cell-based assays for high throughput and reduced variability across a variety of applications.

Words for Nerds: How Quickly Can You Guess Today’s Word?

Check out Words for Nerds, the science-themed wordle game where you can challenge yourself and share with your colleagues to see who comes out on top. There is a new word every day! #wordsfornerds

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