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WEBThe Scientist Staff | 2 min read. In this webinar, scientists will discuss the advantages of assembloid models and the fundamentals of imaging 3D neuronal architecture. Page 1 of 985. Your guide to the most essential developments in life sciences.
Words for Nerds - Science Wordle Game - The Scientist Magazine®
WEBWelcome to Words for Nerds, our popular and addictive daily science word game. Think of it as science Wordle—a guessing jumble for every nerd, especially the busy life scientist looking to get a little break from the rigors of research. You have six chances to guess either a five-letter or six-letter (see “Hard Mode” under the settings ...
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WEBLaura Tran, PhD | Sep 6, 2024 | 4 min read. Instead of an on-off toggle switch, cancer cells adapt through a series of distinct states of increasing drug resistance. Page 1 of 466. With the rise of insecticide resistance, researchers crafted a novel probe that selectively targets mosquito larvae’s weak spot. The Scientist's News articles.
What Does a Positive Covid Test Look Like? - The Scientist …
WEBMay 10, 2024 · ABOVE: A positive rapid test will yield two visible lines (middle) while a valid negative test will only show a single line in the control region (right) and an invalid test will show no control line (left). iStock, ASIFE V iral TikTok videos showing teenagers hacking rapid COVID-19 tests by inserting sodas and other acidic solutions into the tests’ inlet caused quite a stir in 2021 ...
Sketching out Cell Theory, circa 1837 | The Scientist Magazine®
WEBAug 1, 2013 · Those observations prompted Schleiden to theorize about the importance of cells and their nuclei. This picture shows Schleiden’s sketches of an assortment of cells and embryonic structures from a palm, an orchid, the cherry rice-flower, and several other plants. WELLCOME LIBRARY, LONDON In 1837, Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann were ...
Universe 25 Experiment | TS Digest | The Scientist
WEBMay 28, 2024 · John B. Calhoun led the Universe 25 experiment, which examined the long-term effects of increasing population density and resulting social stressors on mice living in a constructed environment. 2. How many times was the Universe 25 experiment repeated? Universe 25 was one long-term experiment in a series of mouse studies.
How Many Genes Do Humans Have? | TS Digest | The Scientist
WEBApr 1, 2024 · In 2004, Human Genome Project researchers published the full and estimated that the human genome contained between 20,000-25,000 genes. Scientists now estimate that the number of protein-coding genes is but that number still fluctuates because the definition of a gene is up to interpretation. A gene is …
Insights into qPCR: Protocol, Detection Methods, and Analysis
WEBNov 8, 2023 · qPCR, also known as real-time PCR, is an extension of traditional PCR, where DNA amplification over time is quantitated by measuring fluorescence from dyes intercalating into nascent DNA strands or by cleavage of target-specific probes. Therefore, the method combines detection with amplification, providing researchers with …
Moderna vs. Pfizer: Is There a “Best” mRNA Vaccine?
WEBSep 24, 2021 · Research published in recent weeks, however, suggests the Moderna vaccine’s advantage in terms of long-term protection. In multiple independent studies, significantly lower antibody levels and more vaccine breakthrough infections have been detected in the Pfizer/BioNTech-vaccinated population.
Finally, Scientists Uncover the Genetic Basis of Fingerprints
WEBFeb 23, 2023 · ABOVE: Fingerprint patterns are laid down in a set of waves, starting and spreading from distinct anatomical sites. The image illustrates three separate patterning waves (green, pink, and blue) converging to form a loop pattern. JAMES GLOVER . H ow the unique arrays of swirls, arches, and loops on the tips of our fingers form is a longstanding scientific enigma.