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February 2010

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Hanchuan Peng

Multiscale BioImage Informatics: Building Three-
Dimensional Neuronal Atlases of Brains

jay T. Groves

Mechanics of Signal Transduction in Cell Membranes

Bacterial Signatures Linger on Users' Keyboards
March 15, 2010
In a discovery that may one day aid law enforcement in identifying suspects, researchers have found that skin bacteria left behind on keyboards and computer mice can identify the objects’ users. More

A Swiss Army Knife for Analyzing 3D Images
March 14, 2010
A new software package promises to greatly speed up scientists’ ability to assemble and manipulate extremely detailed microscope images. More

Cancer Cells Have Pull
March 12, 2010
Experiments with an artificial cell surface demonstrate that a tumor’s aggressiveness is strongly correlated to its mechanical pulling power. More

Gilliam Fellowships Aim to Increase Diversity in the Sciences
March 09, 2010
HHMI has selected five exceptional individuals to receive the 2010 Gilliam Fellowships. These students will join a dynamic group of 30 Gilliam fellows, who share a passion for science and a commitment to increasing diversity in the sciences. More

New Finding Clarifies the Cause of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
March 09, 2010
New findings about an often fatal neurodegenerative disease suggest that helping a beneficial protein linger a little longer could promote neuron survival. More

Asexual Plant Reproduction May Seed New Approach for Agriculture
March 07, 2010
An HHMI scientist has moved a step closer to turning sexually-reproducing plants into asexual reproducers, a finding that could have profound implications for agriculture. More