Understanding the impact of Type 1 diabetes susceptibility genes Starting in eighth grade, a series of mentors who saw something special in Sharifa Love–Rutledge helped her stay on the path to being a researcher — and becoming a mentor to others. Read More

Spit-stimulating natural compounds could end dry mouth Researchers analyzed menthol and a compound found in chile peppers as potential treatments for this side effect of radiation therapy on head and neck cancers. Read More

From the journals: JBC Proteases that fire up the flu. A sulfate pocket to take out MRSA. Proteins that prompt cancer protrusions. Read about recent papers on these topics and more. Read More