Structure of protein in the gut microbiome reveals “superantigen” similarities
A new study out of the Adams and Bendelac Labs at UChicago provides new insights into a group of proteins produced by commensal bacteria in the gut.
Farm to lab table: how postdoctoral researcher Jenna Guthmiller followed her instincts and became the scientist she is today
Jenna Guthmiller was exposed to the ideas of immunology early. Growing up, her parents taught her how vaccines work and are administered, and, by studying animals, she learned about disease and the ways immunity is passed from parent to child. Guthmiller’s parents...
It’s Getting Hot in Here!
From flying a drone on mars to developing mRNA vaccines, scientific understanding and modern medicine have made incredible progress. However, when it comes to biology, some of the most basic questions remain hotly debated. For example, how do cells sense temperature?