AI models are powerful, but are they biologically plausible?

A new study bridging neuroscience and machine learning offers insights into the potential role of astrocytes in the human brain.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Aug. 15, 2023 ~9 min

Study explains how part of the nucleolus evolved

A single protein can self-assemble to build the scaffold for a biomolecular condensate that makes up a key nucleolar compartment.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Aug. 15, 2023 ~7 min


Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing – three skin cancer researchers explain when to consider getting checked

Widespread screening for skin cancer may not be necessary, but it is important to understand the risks behind UV overexposure and to get checked early if you have concerns.

Tamara Terzian, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 11, 2023 ~11 min

Organoids clarify autism in developing brain

Researchers developed brain organoids from the stem cells of boys diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Aug. 10, 2023 ~4 min

Just like clock pendulums, cells move in sync

Just like pendulums in clocks, our cells move in synchronization, according to a new study. It makes them better at combating diseases.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
Aug. 8, 2023 ~6 min

Nanoscale ‘tattoos’ could track health of single cells

Nanoscale "tattoos" that could one day track the health of individual cells could provide early warnings for health problems.

Roberto Molar Candanosa-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Aug. 8, 2023 ~5 min

Zebrafish are a scientist's favorite for early-stage research – especially to study human blood disorders

Of the many qualities that make the zebrafish a model organism, the fact that it shares 70% of the genes humans have makes it an ideal candidate for developmental biology research.

Raquel Espín-Palazón, Assistant Professor of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, Iowa State University • conversation
Aug. 7, 2023 ~7 min

Superresolution shows cell division at nano scale

"The living cell is a busy place with proteins bustling here and there. Our superresolution is very attractive for viewing these dynamic activities."

Nicole Casal Moore-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 4, 2023 ~7 min


Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors – new research

T cells recognize and kill cancer cells but quickly lose their effectiveness. This fast dysfunction may help explain why immunotherapy doesn’t lead to long-term remission for many patients.

Michael Rudloff, MD-Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular Pathology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University • conversation
Aug. 3, 2023 ~6 min

Turns out lowly thymus may be saving your life

Study suggests the organ plays a vital role in immune health, particularly cancer prevention.

Anne Manning • harvard
Aug. 2, 2023 ~5 min

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