Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Miniature lenses can interpret shape from color in endoscopes
We created a technology that can measure wavefront shape through an incoherent optical fiber, just with one little flat optic at the fiber tip. However to be effective, we needed to create a longitudinal rainbow... a prism that splits colors in the propagation direction of light!
Epigenetics in Motion: How DNMT1 Steers Interneuron Migration and Identity
This study reveals how DNMT1 shapes cortical development by guiding interneuron migration and fate specification beyond mitosis, uncovering novel postmitotic functions in neurons and highlighting epigenetic mechanisms relevant to neurodevelopmental disorders.
How Journal Rankings Have Changed in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (2000–2024)
Academic journals are critical for spreading new scientific knowledge, especially in fast-evolving fields like orthopedics and sports medicine. But have you ever wondered how the top journals in these fields have changed over time, and what that means for the research you read or trust?
Seasonal AOD analysis based on AERONET observations in North and West Africa over 2010–2019
This study analyzes AOD and AE data (2010–2019) from AERONET to classify aerosols over Eurafrican stations. Results show Saharan dust dominates in the east, while finer aerosols appear in the west. Seasonal cycles highlight the monsoon as the main dust period.
Between Rainfall and Resilience: Understanding Drought Trends in the Niger River Basin
This study explored how rainfall variability and drought patterns are shifting across the Niger River Basin in Nigeria. Using advanced statistical tools, it reveals key changes in seasonal rainfall and drought intensity, offering insights critical to water, agriculture, and ecosystem resilience.
Largest SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance study in Pakistan reveals critical variant dynamics and regional evolution patterns
We conducted the largest single SARS-CoV-2 sequencing effort in Pakistan to date, analyzing 1,052 samples from March-October 2021 using Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Our study reveals unprecedented insights into variant evolution, identifies Pakistan as harboring 34% of global AY.108 lineage cases.
Towards Improving Single-Cell Segmentation in Heterogeneous Configurations of Cardiomyocyte Networks
While most cell segmentation studies focus on isolated cells, we take a bold first step into the complex world of cardiac muscle monolayers—diverse, dynamic, and clinically relevant. A challenging journey into real heart tissue.
