Research suggests that epigenetic remodeling can be persistent and might be a memory keeper.
Light-Powered Robots
Space exploration and grocery shopping—how light-powered robots can help us with mundane and unimaginable tasks.
How Fish Developed Jaws
A fascinating look at the evolution of the fish jaw.
Crosslinking the Way to Stronger Fillings
Designing stronger, more durable materials for tooth fillings and bone repair
Maturation of pre-40S Particles in Yeast and Humans
The intricate nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation steps of pre‐40S particles, the precursors to the small ribosomal subunits, in both yeast and human cells, are reviewed.
Membraneless Nuclear Organelles and the Search for Phases Within Phases
An analysis of nuclear body protein disorder that suggests MLO proteomes are significantly more disordered than structured cellular features.
A Bacteria-Based Coating for Engineering Stem Cells [Video]
Non-pathogenic bacteria can colonize different surfaces to help direct human stem cells to bone cells.
Hall of Fame Highlight: Younan Xia
Prof. Xia reflects on his inspirations, current work, and the impact of AI.
The JPS Award Symposium at the Fall ACS Meeting
Honoring Rachel O’Reilly, master of precision polymer self-assembly.
Growing Plastic
Researchers seek more eco-friendly sources for plastics. The newest choice? Cornstarch.