The Dehesh Lab recently published a study in Nature Communications identifying MEcPP, a conserved metabolite found in Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria, as well as plastid-bearing organisms, as a key inhibitor of Escherichia coli biofilm formation. Biofilms, microbial communities encased...

The National Academy of Sciences is governed by a 17-member Council, which includes five officers and 12 councilors elected from among the Academy membership. Its staff is headed by the NAS Executive Officer.

With age-related conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia on the rise, the University of California, Riverside, is joining a major effort to develop treatments that delay aging and improve life for older adults.

Dr. Hailing Jin and Dr. Julia Bailey-Serres have again been recognized as highly cited researchers in the “Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers list,” highlighting their groundbreaking scientific contributions!