We think of brains as computers—stimulus in, action out. But they’re far more finicky than any iMac. Easily swayed by underlying internal states such as hunger, aggression, or arousal, our neurons are capable of incredible flexibility. For neuroscientists, it’s yet another wrinkle in understanding our wrinkliest organ.
Not all cancer cells are killers. One lab is focusing its energy on only those that enable tumors to spread—and it may have found their kryptonite.
“The scientific method is objective, but the enterprise of science is not necessarily so—it is done by humans, prone to their biases and errors.”
Insights and ideas from Rockefeller labs
As we turn the corner on COVID, many questions remain. Three Rockefeller experts weigh in on what comes next.
As we turn the corner on COVID, many questions remain. Three Rockefeller experts weigh in on what comes next.
Scientists are learning how tumor cells’ nutritional needs differ from those of normal cells. Will their work help launch the next genre of cancer therapies?
Scientists are learning how tumor cells’ nutritional needs differ from those of normal cells. Will their work help launch the next genre of cancer therapies?
“Our goal is not to create an army of researchers but to show that science is a part of our society. We want to instill trust in science and scientists.”
“Our goal is not to create an army of researchers but to show that science is a part of our society. We want to instill trust in science and scientists.”