Research Articles
The T-Cell Whisperer: How a Tiny Protein Shapes Our Immune Soldiers
Discover how Zmiz1 protein acts as Notch1's essential partner in T-cell development, playing distinct stage-specific roles to shepherd immature preT cells through critical checkpoints.
The Silent Guardian: How a Milk Protein Could Revolutionize Treatment for Deadly Infant Gut Diseases
Discover how MFG-E8, a breast milk protein, shows revolutionary potential in treating necrotizing enterocolitis and other gastrointestinal diseases in infants.
The Hidden Universe Within: Revolutionary Discoveries Reshaping Cellular Biology
Revolutionary discoveries in cellular biology including the hemifusome organelle, nucleoli mechanics, and asymmetric cell division.
The Gene Editors: CRISPR-Cas9 and the Future We're Writing Now
Explore how CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool derived from bacterial defense systems, is transforming biology and medicine.
The Unlikely Superstars of Embryology: How a Chicken Staging System Conquered Science (Twice!)
The story of how Hamburger-Hamilton chicken embryo staging system became biology's most enduring roadmap - twice.
The Genetic Architects: How Neurogenic Genes Build Our Brains and Shape Our Minds
Explore how neurogenic genes coordinate the birth, migration, and wiring of billions of neurons, shaping cognition and behavior, with recent breakthroughs linking them to autism, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.
The Spark of Change: Unlocking Evolution's Greatest Innovations
Exploring how evolutionary novelty emerges through repurposing existing biological systems, bridging genetics, embryology, and paleontology.
Decoding the Storm: How Birmingham Is Mapping Mental Health in Young Minds
University of Birmingham research on understanding the development of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder in young people through genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors.
The Mosquito Wars: Invasion, Resistance, and Unexpected Alliances in Florida's Backyards
Exploring the ecological battle between invasive Asian Tiger Mosquitoes and native species in Florida, revealing unexpected patterns of displacement and coexistence.
The Hidden Clock: How Biological Maturation Shapes Sports Stars and Why Measurement Matters
Exploring how biological maturation impacts youth sports talent identification and the scientific methods to measure it accurately.