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Ceramides’ role in liver disease
These biologically active sphingolipids have roles in apoptosis, inflammation and insulin resistance, all critical factors in the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease.
Winners of the ‘aha moments’ essay contest
To celebrate our three journals going open access, we invited readers to share their moments of discovery in science. Here are the first, second and third place winners.
The 17th-century cloth merchant who discovered the vast realm of tiny microbes
Although untrained in science, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek became the greatest lens-maker of his day, discovered microscopic life forms and is known today as the “father of microbiology.”
Do kids really need to be vaccinated for COVID?
Many experts argue that Covid-19 cannot be curbed without vaccinating children. But others aren’t so sure.
Targeting nitrated proteins could lead to new cancer drugs
Researchers are studying these proteins’ potential as markers that could make tumor cells easy targets for new therapies.
Gene changes and long-haul COVID
Airway cells exposed to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein exhibited persisting changes in gene expression.
Part 2: ‘Aha moments’ essay contest honorable mentions
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A sensor for fast, inexpensive on-site Ebola detection
Technology requires no special storage; could also be useful for detecting COVID-19.
How plants use lipids to protect themselves from freezing
An enzyme that spurs remodeling into oligogalactolipids may offer the key to greater cold tolerance.
Using bacteria to clean the environment
A research team identifies enzymes that are related to the breakdown of metformin, a diabetes drug excreted into wastewater.
Can probiotics change fish behavior?
Fishery-raised salmon often have three sets of parental chromosomes instead of the usual two. Can probiotics help address the immune and behavioral complications of triploidy?
Could corals use sound to communicate?
New evidence presented at the ASBMB annual meeting suggests they might have genes involved in receiving or emitting sound.
Saving injera: Lessons from a teff grain's drought-tolerant cousin
Even after a killing drought, Eragrostis nindensis can rebound and sprout new green shoots when water becomes available. Could its tricks help the food grain E. teff?
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