A discriminative stimulus
The difference between dopamine and norepinephrine may be critical for treating cocaine addiction
Cellular response to stress: autophagy
Autophagy describes self-digestion by cells in the face of starvation or stress. It pops up in many contexts in biomedical research.
BioArt: amyloid in the heart
Jackson Pollock? Actually, a prize-winning photo of amyloid plaques in the heart from pathologist William Lewis.
Fragile but potent: RNA delivered by nanoparticle
Biomedical engineer Mike Davis has been developing technology to deliver interfering RNA into cells, with potential uses during cardiac surgery
Unexpected effect on flu immunity
Again we are hearing that Rafi Ahmed’s work inspired other scientists. This time, it’s a surprising effect of the immunosuppressant rapamycin (from Easter Island) on the ability to make antibodies against flu viruses.