Science Notes

How is a game with wood blocks related to cell biology? It turns out that the cellular process of autophagy has some things in common with the popular building game.

Learning about the various roles the oxygen-sensing HIF proteins have in our innate immune system.

The body’s immune system senses more than just pathogens. It’s also looking for danger signals that can come from injuries and environmental sources. These signals trigger sterile inflammation.

Caspases are a vital component of directing a cell’s death, determining if a cell goes quietly or goes out with an inflammatory bang.

Highlighting the vital roles our microbial partners play in our daily lives.

A brief look into inflammation and its role in neurodegeneration.

Scratching the surface of the neuroscience behind why we itch.

Highlighting the vital connection between our immune system and our nervous system.

Some background facts about an increasingly impactful therapeutic approach.

Highlighting an often overlooked component of the immune system.

The coronavirus is dominating the news. Here are some notes on the virus, including how it’s thought to infect us and what researchers are doing to fight it.

Brief introduction into the science of Fas and its traditional role in cell death.