Chemistry in Pictures: Glowing with pride
“It looks like a tiny solar system. But instead of planets, it’s a snapshot of my research journey…
Targeted mRNA delivery restores sperm production and fertility in infertile mice
Researchers have found that targeted delivery of messenger RNA (mRNA) can restore sperm production and fertility in genetically…
Multicolor electron microscopy reveals proteins and cell architecture at nanoscale resolution
Scientists have developed a new imaging technique that uses a novel contrast mechanism in bioimaging to merge the…
Bioluminescent tool illuminates single-cell activity in living brains
A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize…
SIRT3 deficiency worsens eustachian tube dysfunction during middle-ear infection
Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide. When the eustachian tube-responsible…
Everyday PFAS exposure alters placental function in early pregnancy
By modelling real-world PFAS mixtures found in first-trimester placentas, researchers reveal how everyday chemical exposure can subtly rewire…
Chemistry in pictures: Luminous lignin
 Tiny crystals made of a waste chemical and an amino acid make these signs glow ghostly white…
Chemistry in pictures: Luminous lignin
 Tiny crystals made of a waste chemical and an amino acid make these signs glow ghostly white…
New fluorescent molecule could be used to generate clearer images of tumors
MIT chemists have designed a new type of fluorescent molecule that they hope could be used for applications…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…