In this issue:

Explore topics like in vivo bioluminescence imaging, the genes that help fireflies glow, our gut microbiome's "molecular rosetta stone", robot jellyfish hybrids and more.     

Innovation ›    Education ›    Community & Connection ›    Beyond the Bench › 

INNOVATION
What technologies can I use in my research?

An Introduction to Lyophilization 

Learn more about this freeze-drying technique, designed to keep products stable at ambient temperatures. » 

A Look Forward at Multiplexing for in vivo Bioluminescence Imaging 

Read about new substrates for bioluminescence imaging. »

Cellular Energy Metabolism Wall Chart 

 Explore tools for studying key cellular metabolic pathways. » 

EDUCATION
What can I learn today?

How Did Evolution Produce a Firefly? 

This article investigates the unique genetics behind a firefly's luminescent organs. »

How Avian Influenza Crosses Species

A new study looks at the mechanisms by which avian flu can adapt to different hosts. »

COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
What’s happening in the science world?

Connecting Synaptic Gene Polymorphisms to Parkinson’s Disease

New research ties gene mutations to neurodegenerative disorders. »

Researchers 3D-print functional human brain tissue 

Scientists 3D-print brain tissue that could serve as a model for those studying disease. »

'Molecular Rosetta Stone' reveals how our microbiomes 'talk' to us

Researchers uncovered molecules used by the gut microbiome to communicate with the rest of the body. »

BEYOND THE BENCH
Tell me something fun!

Building Bionic Jellyfish for Ocean Exploration   

Scientists explore the use of biohybrid jellyfish robots to gather climate science data from the deep sea. »

Human Proinsulin Production in the Milk of Transgenic Cattle

Cows genetically modified to produce human insulin in their milk could help address the insulin supply problem.