Environment
Embryonic Eavesdropping: How Animals Hear and Respond to Sound
Birds have a rich vocal repertoire that they use to communicate with their peers, but behavioral ecologist Mylene Mariette is …
Contrary to Common Belief, Some Older Trees Make Fewer Seeds
EDITOR’S CHOICE IN ENVIRONMENTThe paperT. Qiu et al., “Is there tree senescence? The fecundity evidence,” …
Infographic: Animal Embryos Coopt Sound to Survive and Thrive
Although scientists have long described embryos—whether ensconced in an egg or a womb—as passive agents, …
An Earthy-Smelling Substance, 1964 | The Scientist Magazine®
After long periods of drought or heat, even a brief rain shower brings a welcome …
Q&A: How to Keep Antarctica Safe from Invasive Species
As climate change transforms the planet, some organisms may flee their historic habitats for more …
Genetics
How to Catalyze RNA and DNA Extraction Success | TS Digest
Technology Highlight| ArticleRNA and DNA extraction kits take formalin-fixed tissue samples by storm, enabling superior quality and yields.Researchers extract RNA …
Stem Cell Editing Repairs Severe Immunodeficiency
The B and T cells of the adaptive immune system recognize unique features on infectious …
Creating an Efficient Molecular Diagnostics Ecosystem
Molecular diagnostic (MDx) tests should provide results quickly and reliably. By choosing instruments, reagents, software, …
Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Humans are never alone. Even in a room devoid of other people, they are always …
Rapidly Dividing Bacteria Coordinate Gene Expression and Replication
Every bacterium races to become bacteria, and the one with the quickest strategy will emerge …
