Archivo: The Scientist
Molecular Hub of Autism?
Researchers identify a network that includes many genes previously linked to autism spectrum disorders.
Repurposed Retroviruses
B cells have commandeered ancient viral sequences in the genome to transmit antigen signals.
Reprogramming Redux
Can mechanical forces alone be manipulated to create stem-like cells?
Communicating Across Kingdoms?
Researchers pinpoint microRNAs that could play a role in how Wolbachia bacteria manipulate their arthropod hosts.
Seeing Inside Cells
Several teams reported on insights gleaned from live-cell images obtained through the use of super-resolution microscopy at this week’s American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual meeting held in Philadelphia.
Genome Digest
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Upside of Early-Life Stress?
Mice raised under stressful conditions are more adaptable as adults—and may pass this trait on to their pups.
Mixed Signals
Individual neurons in the dorsomedial striatum integrate responses to sight and touch.
Rhythmic Rewiring
Circadian neurons in fruit flies form synapses with different, noncircadian brain regions depending on the time of day.
Light-Operated Drugs
Scientists create a photosensitive pharmaceutical to target a glutamate receptor.