biophysics

Proteins and RNA aggregate into “membraneless organelles” due to liquid-liquid phase separation.

A new mathematical model suggests the “popping” sound comes from partial bursts of gas sacs in joint fluid.

Researchers show how condensin complexes organize DNA in real time.

The 38-year-old synthetic biologist comes from a long line of tinkerers and engineers.

The technique, demonstrated in mice using engineered mesenchymal stem cells, has potential for both diagnosis and treatment.

Capitalizing on dolphins' astute and playful nature, scientists devised an underwater interactive touchscreen game to help them study and interact with these creatures.

The dissection of how cells sense and propagate physical forces is leading to exciting new tools and discoveries in mechanobiology and mechanomedicine.

This collective migration, called durotaxis, depends on which cells get the best grip on a surface.

Harold Morowitz, who dedicated his career to investigating the origins of life, has passed away at age 88.

Defeating cancer is many times more difficult than planting a flag on our lunar satellite.

Meet some of the people featured in the April 2016 issue of The Scientist.

A tumor’s physical environment fuels its growth and causes treatment resistance.

The causes and consequences of physical forces in the tumor microenvironment

A protein complex discovered in Drosophila may be capable of sensing magnetism and serves as a clue to how some animal species navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field.

Common in vitro experiments have distorted the true mechanics of mammalian hair cell stereocilia.

Scientists build nanoscale mesh models of a rabbit and a human stick figure, among other things. 

Assistant professor, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, University of California, San Francisco. Age: 34

Scientist to Watch Shawn Douglas explains the annual competition he established to introduce students to molecular programming.

This helps the insects collect as much visual information as possible from the gently swaying flowers on which they dine.

Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Stanford University. Age: 35