In this WIREs RNA review, the authors discuss the role of different miRNAs controlling yield-related quantitative traits in rice.
How Can We Prepare for Future Risks from Tropical Cyclones?
A better understanding of past tropical cyclones in a changing climate will provide key insights that can help mitigate impacts of tropical cyclones on vulnerable communities.
Magnetic Fields and Nanoparticles to Improve Cancer Treatment
How magnetic targeting of drugs and/or magnetically induced release of drugs can be harnessed to improve the treatment of cancer.
Are We Really Stronger Together?
Instead of trying to solve problems within individual disciplines, experts from different fields need to work together in interdisciplinary teams.
Immunometabolism: Fundamentals to Prospective New Therapies
In today’s fast-changing scientific landscape, interdisciplinary fields are the new normal and clinical trials for new therapies are exploding. On the scientific information side, the WIREs series presents current, comprehensive reviews of the pioneering research that...
Stochastic Simulation Algorithms for Computational Systems Biology
Researchers in Italy introduce the problems and the reasons behind the need for different simulation strategies and they guide the reader through the pros and the cons of each method with respect to the others.
The Consolidation of Nanomedicine
At the core, this WIREs Nanomedicine & Nanobiotechnology review argues that innovators sought to deal with these uncertainties by building upon approved technologies, favoring scientifically crowded fields.
Agent-based Models of Inflammation: A Decade Later
Agent-based models are a form of “bottom-up” modeling, which means that models are based on individual actors.
Electroconductive Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
Electroconductive hydrogels resemble the extracellular matrix in tissues, enabling cell growth, proliferation, and migration.
Phytoremediation for Ecosystem Restoration
Short rotation woody crops are ideal for incorporating biomass production with phytotechnologies, such as phytoremediation.