Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
From iPSCs to functional mini-livers: solving one challenge revealed the next
A six-compound cocktail improved the functional maturation of iPSC-derived liver spheroids for toxicity testing. Along the way, we uncovered new questions about donor variability, cellular metabolism, and the next steps toward more complex human liver models.
The Immune Effects of Bariatric Surgery
Can the immune system recover from obesity? New research suggests bariatric surgery may do more than drive weight loss, helping reverse obesity-associated immune changes and restore inflammatory balance.
Saving the Tree-Dwellers: Where Wild Orchids Thrive in Bangladesh's Forests
This study tracked 21 wild epiphytic orchid species across 4 Protected Areas in northeastern Bangladesh and discovered that orchids are highly selective about their homes, heavily favoring tall host trees with extensive branches and thick bark—as they offer better stability, moisture, and sunlight.
How a coronavirus protein revealed a hidden layer of organelle regulation
A viral protein, a host chloride channel, and an unexpected connection to autophagy: here is how we found it.
The Effect of Listening to a Mother’s Voice on Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy: A Prospective Study
Emergence delirium is a common and clinically significant complication in pediatric patients following general anesthesia, particularly after otorhinolaryngological procedures. In children, emergence delirium is characterized by impaired awareness of and attention to the surrounding environment
What happens when you squeeze a living cell?
What happens when you squeeze a living cell? We developed Confinement Force Microscopy (CFM) to answer this question by combining controlled confinement, live imaging and force measurements, revealing how cells actively sense, respond to and adapt to mechanical stress.
