Allison Rosen was 32 years old when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. At the time, she was single, but she knew that one day, she’d want to have children. However, her treatment, which would involve pelvic radiation, would very likely affect her fertility. Following a detailed discussion with her oncologist and care team, Rosen…
The proteome is an incredibly rich and dynamic source of biological information, key to understanding how cells function in sickness and health. Genes and genomes give hints as to what might happen in a cell, but proteins do the work and reflect what is happening in real time. However, it is challenging to measure the…
Physcomitrium patens is a species of moss frequently used in applied biotechnology to culture valuable compounds at scale. Image credit:Britta Rothgänger, ReskiLab, University of Freiburg Moss is an often-overlooked, ancient plant that is far from insignificant. Among the first to colonize land, mosses greened the planet and transformed Earth’s climate, providing an oxygen-rich atmosphere that…
Engineering a commensal bacterium with mercury-resistant genes can lower the amounts of harmful methylmercury derived from a fish diet in pregnant mice. Image credit:© Istock, Alleko From coal burning to gold mining, human activities have led to widespread mercury pollution in the air. This mercury eventually settles in water, where it transforms into toxic methylmercury…
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s now Strands puzzle has a pretty modern topic. If you’ve ever used Photoshop, or even one of many similar…
