Leigh MacMillan

March 17, 2011

Smell test tells disorders apart

Patients with certain autonomic nervous system disorders have impaired odor identification, which could aid in diagnosis.

By Leigh MacMillan

March 4, 2011

Chasing Foxd3’s role in stem cells

Researchers use genetic manipulations in mice and single-cell analyses to help explain stem cell regulation.

By Leigh MacMillan

March 3, 2011

Worm gene function? Check the map.

New gene expression atlas created for roundworms provides a basis for establishing roles for individual genes in the development of specific cell types.

By Leigh MacMillan

February 22, 2011

Protein ‘scissors’ cut path for cancer

The protein matriptase “cuts” a key component of the prostate tissue barrier and may be involved in prostrate cancer progression, new research finds.

By Leigh MacMillan

February 17, 2011

Getting left-right asymmetry right

The protein Nodal has been found to hold the keys to vertebrate asymmetry.

By Leigh MacMillan

February 9, 2011

Seeing serotonin neurons in action

By Leigh MacMillan