Background Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been implicated in diverse biological
processes. In contrast to extensive genomic annotation of lncRNA transcripts, far fewer have …

Self-assembled monolayer (SAM) structures and properties are dominated by two
interactions: those between the substrate and adsorbate and those between the adsorbates …

In adulthood, sleep-wake rhythms are one of the most prominent behaviors under circadian
control. However, during early life, sleep is spread across the 24-hour day. The mechanism …

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) display substantial cell-to-cell heterogeneity, complicating
their use in regenerative medicine. However, conventional bulk assays mask this variability. …

The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans is an important model system for understanding
the genetics and physiology of touch. Classical assays for C. elegans touch, which involve …

We report the facile fabrication of high-quality, robust alkanethiolate self-assembled monolayers
(SAMs) on germanium substrates. Our approach to produce SAMs on technologically …

People tend to fall asleep when gently rocked or vibrated. Experimental studies have shown
that rocking promotes sleep in humans and mice. However, the mechanisms underlying the …

Entomopathogenic nematodes, including Steinernema spp., play an increasingly important
role as biological alternatives to chemical pesticides. The infective juveniles of these worms …

Ultracold preservation is widely used for storage of genetic stocks of Caenorhabditis elegans.
Current cryopreservation protocols are vulnerable to refrigeration failures, which can result …

An animal’s behavioral and physiological response to stressors includes changes to its
responses to stimuli. How such changes occur is not well understood. Here we describe a …