Cell Science

San Francisco

cell science Apr 7, 2022

Old mouse, new tech

The Tabula Muris Consortium probes the mysteries of ‘young blood’ at the single-cell level

San Francisco

cell science Mar 10, 2022

From parts list to blueprint: OpenCell lights the way

Scientists have made great strides in understanding the complexity of the cell in the nearly 360 years since English polymath Robert Hooke discovered this smallest unit of life. The anatomy of the cell and functions of its various internal...

San Francisco

cell science Feb 8, 2022

In the blood: How fatherhood shaped one scientist’s path

Fatherhood has had a major impact on Steve Quake’s scientific career. Years ago, when Quake and his wife were expecting their first child, a prenatal exam quickly took a startling turn. The doctor recommended amniocentesis to test the...