Image of the Month: Hues of HeLa
Our own Dr. Kristen Engevik is the winner of “CELL-ebrating HeLa” image competition with the image “Hues of HeLa.”
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From The Labs
Light-activated genes illuminate the role of gut microbes in longevity
Optogenetics, a method that uses light to regulate gene expression, can control gut bacterial metabolism to promote longevity.
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Engineering meets biology to design innovative multifunctional surgical Biomesh
An innovative, 3D printed surgical Biomesh not only provides mechanical support but also plays a physiological role of reducing the inflammatory response that causes significant clinical problems.
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Connecting the dots between lactating mother’s diet, milk composition, microbiome and benefits of mother’s milk
This study reports the first evidence that the mother’s diet while breastfeeding can shape the profile of HMOs, a type of food for microbes, which in turn modifies the functional abilities of the milk microbiome.
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Waking up sleeping beauty – persistent IFN-gamma awakens and activates stem cells via BST2
The researchers show that persistent IFNγ mediates the exhaustion of blood stem cells via BST2 expression.
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Study of spliceosome-targeting cancer therapies reveals an overlooked role of mis-spliced RNAs themselves
Endogenous mis-spliced RNA in tumor cells mimics an RNA virus, leading tumor cells to self-destruct as if fighting an infection.
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BICRA gene variants linked to a neurodevelopmental disorder
Genetic testing of an undiagnosed condition triggered a study that linked the BICRA to a neurodevelopmental disorder.
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‘Rule-breakers’ help identify novel gene variants that modify risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
Using novel methodologies, researchers identified 216 new gene variants, many previously not suspected to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Rhesus macaque genome study enhances our understanding of human genetic variation
Substantially improved rhesus macaque genome reference assembly helps answer fundamental questions in genetics, cell biology and physiology.
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The Most Viewed Image of the Month in 2020
‘Transverse view of the sciatic nerve’ placed on top as the most viewed Image of the Month in 2020.
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