Back Pain Explained
Not all degenerated intervertebral discs are painful; a new study identified a subset of disc cells that triggers a pathway to pain. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 5, 2024 Category: Science Tags: News News & Opinion Source Type: news

Science Summarized: Predict Functional Genomics with Confidence
An advanced multiomics solution allows researchers to predict gene expression, chromatin accessibility, and enhancer state from one DNA sample. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 5, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Sponsored Videos Source Type: news

Avoiding Gene Editing’s Unintended Consequences
CRISPR-Cas9 editing leads to widespread loss of the targeted chromosome in human T cells, but scientists recently discovered a way to prevent such loss. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 2, 2024 Category: Science Tags: News News & Opinion Source Type: news

Punctual Proteins Aid Parasites
A protein’s timely appearance is crucial for Toxoplasma gondii’s unique replication cycle. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 1, 2024 Category: Science Tags: News News & Opinion Source Type: news

Tracking Community Health Through Wastewater Surveillance
By monitoring disease biomarkers within wastewater, researchers gain insight into disease prevalence within communities. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 1, 2024 Category: Science Tags: The Scientist University Source Type: news

February 2024 Interactive Crossword Puzzle
Try your hand at a sciency brainteaser. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 1, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Multimedia Source Type: news

Promoting Parenting Practices
Pregnancy hormones help mice prepare to take care of their young by altering activity in neurons. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - February 1, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Magazine Issue Source Type: news