Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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PGRMC2: The discovery of pressure-volume regulator
Using different techniques, our study suggests the important role of PGRMC2 as a pressure-volume regulator in the heart.
Extending Certified Spectral Fluorescence Standards for the Calibration and Performance Validation of Fluorescence Instruments to the NIR – Closing the Gap from 750 nm to 940 nm with Two Novel NIR Dyes
Fluorescence methods provide spectral, intensity, polarization, and lifetime information, which contain sample- and instrument-specific contributions. Fluorescence data, comparable across instruments and laboratories, require validated calibration procedures and certified fluorescence standards.
Navigating the Highs and Lows of a Clinical Trial as a Research Coordinator
Introduction: The Reality Behind the Research
Portimine A toxin causes skin inflammation through ZAKα-dependent NLRP1 inflammasome activation
In 2020 and 2021, a mysterious skin disease affected more than a thousand Senegalese fishermen, raising concern and international attention. The origin of this disease: a toxin produced by the marine microalga Vulcanodinium rugosum triggers a severe inflammation of the skin cells.
Cracking the Code of Height: A New Breakthrough for the Han Chinese in Taiwan
A new study on Han Chinese in Taiwan improves height prediction by combining genetics, birth year, and age at measurement. Using big data and machine learning, it outperforms traditional models and highlights the need for population-specific adjustments due to different nutritional histories.
