Science Policy Challenges, Part Four: Information Overload
Every week, we manage more than 23 exabytes of data. What challenges do researchers face with such an overwhelming information overload?
Month: June 2017
Stopping Bacteria from Stealing Our Iron
Many pathogenic bacteria use “stealth siderophores” to steal iron from humans. Find out how scientists are stopping bacteria from stealing…
Komodo Dragon Blood Inspires Alternative Antibiotic
By Katherine Lindemann In light of growing concerns about antibiotic resistance, the search is on for alternatives to existing antibiotics.…
Spinach and Siderophores: The Bacterial Battle for Iron
Human cells need iron, and so does bacteria. Bacteria make siderophores, scavenger molecules that leave the cell to poach iron from hosts.
Flow Cytometry: Going with the Flow
By Cathy Seiler Sara Bowen, PhD, is a biochemist with what can only be described as a giddy excitement for…
GMOs and the Risk to Our Genetic Heritage
In ancient Mexican corn varieties, a scientist detected the DNA signature of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Should we be concerned?
Science Policy Challenges, Part Three: The Aging Brain
By 2060, around 98 million people over the age of 65 will be living in the United States. What science can do for the aging brain?