In this paper, adapted from one of his thesis chapters, Mauricio (Mau) Contreras not only sheds light on a crucial aspect of plant immune receptor activation but also pays tribute to the groundbreaking work of Peter Moffett and other scientists who made a remarkable and oft overlooked observation two decades…

This month marks the 10th anniversary of bioRxiv, a significant milestone for the biology preprint server that has revolutionized the way biologists share their research. Here is a personal take on 10 things you should know about preprints. 1. Preprints enable you to share your science at an earlier stage The preprint movement is often referred to as ASAPbio, or “As Soon…

Open science and transparency serve as antidotes to the epidemic of flawed and fraudulent research. And the journey toward open science begins with preprinting. This post is a celebration of bioRxiv’s 10th anniversary. Science is awesome Science predicts outcomes. It’s that simple. Consider molecular biology: you mix a restriction enzyme with some DNA…

Our unwavering obligation, our ‘wajib,’ is to transcend ethnic and national divides and commit ourselves to upholding the fundamental values of human rights and dignity. That’s my dream. Cancelling academics UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the public organization responsible for managing research funding in the UK, has faced criticism for its meek…

Researchers from The Sainsbury Laboratory and the John Innes Centre in Norwich are excited to contribute to one of the world’s largest crop pathogen surveillance systems as part of an impressive international collaboration constituting 23 institutes. CIMMYT has announced that the initiative is set to expand its analytic and knowledge…

In the world of science and discovery, luck of course can play a role but it often takes a back seat to dedication, perseverance, and rigorous research. How big is the role of luck in career success? This question has lingered in my mind for decades. I’ve repeatedly been told…

This week, my mind is racing, and I can’t find the zen mood to craft a reflective blog post. Instead, here’s a medley of what’s come across my path. Clickbait silliness In my regular browsing of the Biology topic on AppleNews, I stumbled upon an attention-grabbing headline in BBC Science Focus Magazine…

Imaginez un système immunitaire végétal qui protège les plantes depuis l’époque des dinosaures. Cela semble fascinant, n’est-ce pas ? Eh bien, c’est exactement ce que nous avons découvert à propos d’un récepteur immunitaire végétal appelé ZAR1. …

Imagine a plant immune system that has been protecting plants since the time of dinosaurs. Sounds fascinating, right? Well, that’s exactly what we discovered about a plant immune receptor called ZAR1. In our recent study, we delved into the evolutionary history of ZAR1 and uncovered some intriguing findings. ZAR1 is…