Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
A virus with a sweet tooth: visualizing MERS-coronavirus attachment to host sialosides
Deadly coronaviruses have emerged recently and no vaccines or therapeutics are available to combat them. To understand how these viruses attach to and enter our cells, we determined the structure of the molecule initiating infection in complex with various sialic acid derivatives.
Reduction of the illumination power for high-speed multiphoton microscopy
An adaptive excitation source enables two- and three-photon imaging of the awake mouse brain with high spatial and temporal resolution at 30-fold-reduced laser power relative to conventional approaches.
Geographical variation and associated factors of childhood measles vaccination in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis
In Ethiopia, the spatial pattern of MCV1 coverage is vital. It reveals geographic disparities and high-risk, under-vaccinated clusters. Understanding this helps target interventions, prevent deadly measles outbreaks, boost child survival, and ensure equitable protection for vulnerable populations.
