Fluorescent probe lights up centrioles and cilia in living cells across species

Scientists at EPFL have developed CenSpark, a fluorescent probe that makes centrioles and cilia visible inside living cells, ...
Science Friday

Good dirt or bad germs? Let’s swab it and see!

Choose surfaces to swab. Good examples would be: – Your phone, keyboard, or any other high-touch electronic device – ...
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A black licorice compound slashes gut inflammation and cell death in IBD models and animals

A new study published in Stem Cell Reports demonstrates how a human stem cell-derived model of the intestine can be used to identify potential therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ...
The Guardian

MSC’s ‘blue tick’ scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims

Sustainability certification by Marine Stewardship Council may be obscuring labour abuses in seafood supply chains, say researchers The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which operates a “blue tick” ...
BBC

What are the differences between plant and animal cells?

This video explains the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells. All cells contain structures called organelles and most are specialised, with adaptations to carry out specific ...