Molecular Biology News
July 26, 2024
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July 26, 2024 — Lampreys are one of only two living jawless vertebrates Jaws are formed by a key stem cell population called the neural crest New research reveals the gene regulatory changes that may explain morphological differences between jawed and jawless ...
July 25, 2024 — An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new study. By targeting infected cells in the brain, drug may clear virus from hidden areas that have been a major ...
July 22, 2024 — Mosquito-borne viral infections once confined to tropical regions are spreading. Dengue virus infects up to 400 million people worldwide each year according to World Health Organization estimates, and no available treatments exist for this disease. ...
July 24, 2024 — Cell membranes play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of cells. However, the mechanisms by which they perform these roles are not yet fully understood. Scientists have used cryo-electron microscopy to observe how lipids ...
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July 23, 2024 — Scientists have succeeded in pinpointing the neurons within a female fruit fly's brain that respond to signals from the male during ...
July 24, 2024 — New research has advanced our knowledge of multiple roles for PTPRK, a receptor tyrosine phosphatase linked to the regulation of cell-cell adhesion, growth factor signalling and tumor suppression. ...
July 23, 2024 — A new method that can rapidly determine whether a virus is infectious or non-infectious could revolutionize the response to future pandemics, researchers ...
July 22, 2024 — A little leg may reveal something big about how closely related insect species can drastically differ in body shape, according to a new study. The team imaged live cells of fruit flies in the last ...
July 23, 2024 — New drug that disrupts two cellular targets would make it much harder for bacteria to evolve ...
July 22, 2024 — A bitter taste is traditionally considered a warning sign of potentially toxic substances. But not all bitter substances are harmful. For example, ...
July 16, 2024 — Research achieves scientific breakthrough in understanding cell ...
July 17, 2024 — Most influenza viruses enter human or animal cells through specific pathways on the cells' surface. Researchers have now discovered that certain human flu viruses and avian flu viruses can also use a ...
July 18, 2024 — New research is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses. The discovery offers a new theoretical framework for understanding these dynamic ...
July 17, 2024 — Genomes can now be used to store information about a variety of transient biological events inside of living cells, as they happen, like a flight recorder collecting data from an aircraft. The ...
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July 17, 2024 — High-protein diets, known as 'Paleolithic diets', are popular. Using mouse models, scientists have studied their impact. While effective in regulating weight and stabilizing diabetes, these ...
July 16, 2024 — CRISPR-Cas systems, defense systems in bacteria, have become a plentiful source of technologies for molecular diagnostics. Researchers have now expanded this extensive toolbox further. Their novel ...
July 16, 2024 — Our immune system is always on alert, detecting and eliminating pathogens and cancer cells. Cellular control mechanisms cause diseased cells to present antigens on their surface like signs for the ...
July 12, 2024 — Scientists have successfully created mechanical force sensors directly in the developing brains and spinal cords of chicken embryos, which they hope will improve understanding and prevention of birth ...
July 12, 2024 — RNA drugs are the next frontier of medicine, but manufacturing them requires an expensive and labor-intensive process that limits production and produces metric tons of toxic chemical waste. ...
July 11, 2024 — The flow of water within a muscle fiber may dictate how quickly muscle can contract, according to a new ...
July 11, 2024 — Researchers have made significant inroads in understanding how nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals -- disrupt biomolecular structure and ...
July 11, 2024 — International joint research led by Akihisa Osakabe and Yoshimasa Takizawa of the University of Tokyo has clarified the molecular mechanisms in thale cresses (Arabidopsis thaliana) by which the DDM1 ...
July 11, 2024 — An international research team has assembled the genome and 3D chromosomal structures of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth -- the first time such a feat has been achieved for any ancient DNA sample. ...
July 10, 2024 — Researchers discover how proteins behave inside cells using AI, which has the potential to guide drug ...
July 10, 2024 — An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful ...
July 9, 2024 — A team of scientists have developed a new method that enables them to make precise edits in multiple locations within a cell -- all at once. Using molecules called retrons, they created a tool that ...
July 8, 2024 — Researchers have developed a bioelectric device that can detect and classify new variants of coronavirus to identify those that are most harmful. It has the potential to do the same with other ...
July 8, 2024 — Researchers have developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism -- the sum of all life-sustaining chemical reactions. The investigators used the new platform, ...
July 3, 2024 — New tech reveals findings that address long-standing theories about how bacteria begin the process of making RNA from ...
July 3, 2024 — A new study offers new insights into the evolution of foldable ...
July 3, 2024 — Researchers are making strides in understanding how chromosome structures change throughout the cell's life ...
July 2, 2024 — The sea worm Platynereis dumerilii is only a few centimeters long but has a remarkable ability: in just a few days, it can regenerate entire parts of its body after an injury or amputation. By ...
July 2, 2024 — Researchers have made a significant advance in understanding how genes are controlled in living organisms. The new study focuses on critical snippets of RNA in the tiny, transparent roundworm ...
July 2, 2024 — When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and fats in their ...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- A New Addition to the CRISPR Toolbox: Teaching the Gene Scissors to Detect RNA
- Immune System in the Spotlight
Friday, July 12, 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- Muscle Machine: How Water Controls the Speed of Muscle Contraction
- Nanoplastics and 'forever Chemicals' Disrupt Molecular Structures, Functionality
- Opening the Right Doors: 'Jumping Gene' Control Mechanisms Revealed
- First Ever 3D Reconstruction of 52,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Chromosomes Thanks to Serendipitously Freeze-Dried Skin
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Monday, July 8, 2024
- New Bio-Based Tool Quickly Detects Concerning Coronavirus Variants
- GeneMAP Discovery Platform Will Help Define Functions for 'orphan' Metabolic Proteins
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Never-Before-Seen View of Gene Transcription Captured
- Do Genes-in-Pieces Code for Proteins That Fold in Pieces?
- Researchers Uncover Key Mechanisms in Chromosome Structure Development
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
- A New Breakthrough in Understanding Regeneration in a Marine Worm
- Research Shows How RNA 'junk' Controls Our Genes
- Proteins and Fats Can Drive Insulin Production for Some, Paving Way for Tailored Nutrition
Monday, July 1, 2024
- Degradation of Cell Wall Key in the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance
- Researchers Thwart Resistant Bacteria's Strategy
Thursday, June 27, 2024
- New Deep-Learning Model Outperforms Google AI System in Predicting Peptide Structures
- A Promising Weapon Against Measles
- Potent Therapy Candidate for Fatal Prion Diseases
- New, Holistic Way to Teach Synthetic Biology
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- From Takeoff to Flight, the Wiring of a Fly's Nervous System Is Mapped
- Cell Division: Before Commitment, a Very Long Engagement
- Unlocking the World of Bacteria
- The on-and-Off Affair in DNA
- Slipping a Note to a Neighbor: The Cellular Way
- Revealing the Dynamic Choreography Inside Multilayer Vesicles
- Zebrafish Reveal How Bioelectricity Shapes Muscle Development
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
- Myths About Intermittent Fasting, Debunked
- Removal of Excess Chloride Ions by Plants When Subjected to Salt Stress
- How Cells Boost Gene Expression
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
- Scientists Engineer Yellow-Seeded Camelina With High Oil Output
- Virus-Like Nanoparticles Control the Multicellular Organization and Reproduction of Host Bacteria
- Algae Offer Real Potential as a Renewable Electricity Source
- Novel Lipopeptide Proves Lethal Against Staphylococcus Areus
Monday, June 10, 2024
- Protein Study Could Help Researchers Develop New Antibiotics
- How Human Derived RNA Fragments Help the Hepatitis E Virus
Friday, June 7, 2024
- A Protein That Enables Smell--and Stops Cell Death
- Fat Molecule's Inability to Bond With Shape-Shifting Protein in Cell's Powerhouse Linked to an Inherited Metabolic Disease
Thursday, June 6, 2024
- Silkworms Help Grow Better Organ-Like Tissues in Labs
- Scientists 'read' The Messages in Chemical Clues Left by Coral Reef Inhabitants
- Determining Sex in Ants
- How Milk Proteins Interact With Caffeine in Espresso
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- New Technique Reveals How Gene Transcription Is Coordinated in Cells
- Father's Diet Before Conception Influences Children's Health
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Monday, June 3, 2024
Friday, May 31, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Researchers Apply Quantum Computing Methods to Protein Structure Prediction
- hnRNPM, a Guardian of the Integrity of Cellular Protein Production
- Editing Without 'cutting': Molecular Mechanisms of New Gene-Editing Tool Revealed
- Chicken Feathers to Deliver Chemotherapy Drugs and Repair Enzymes
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise in Improving Gut Health, Weight Management
- Mechanisms for Selective Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Strategy
- 'Cloaked' Proteins Deliver Cancer-Killing Therapeutics Into Cells
- Genetic Mosaicism More Common Than Thought
Friday, May 24, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- New 'atlas' Provides Unprecedented Insights on How Genes Function in Early Embryo Development
- Novel Approach to Interrogate Tissue-Specific Protein-Protein Interactions
- Tracking Down the Genetic Causes of Lupus to Personalize Treatment
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Exploring Diversity in Cell Division
- Sweet Move: A Modified Sugar Enhances Antisense Oligonucleotide Safety and Efficacy
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Studies Reveal Cell-by-Cell Changes Caused When Pig Hearts and Kidneys Are Transplanted Into Humans
- Clarifying the Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Periodontitis With an Improved Animal Model
Friday, May 17, 2024
- Modern Plant Enzyme Partners With Surprisingly Ancient Protein
- Sweet Taste Receptor Affects How Glucose Is Handled Metabolically by Humans
- Scientists Discover Mechanism of Sugar Signaling in Plants
- Plants Restrict Use of 'Tipp-Ex Proteins'
- Fruit Fly Wing Research Offers Window Into Birth Defects
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- A New 'rule of Biology' May Have Come to Light, Expanding Insight Into Evolution and Aging
- New Sensor Gives Unprecedented Look at Changes in Cell's Energy 'currency'
- Bioengineered Enzyme Creates Natural Vanillin from Plants in One Step
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Heating Proteins to Body Temperature Reveals New Drug Targets
- Now We Know, What Gets Roots to Grow: Can Help in Future Droughts
- An Active Agent Against Hepatitis E
- Exploring the Mechanism Behind Drug Eruptions in the Skin
- Drug Compounds to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Some Mice May Owe Their Monogamy to a Newly Evolved Type of Cell
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
- Insights Into Protein Evolution
- Fruit Fly Testes Offer Potential Tool Against Harmful Insects
- Like Dad and Like Mum ... All in One Plant
- New Molecule Mimics the Anti-Clotting Action of Blood-Sucking Organisms
- Research on Centromere Structure Yields New Insights Into the Mechanisms of Chromosome Segregation Errors
- How Do Genetically Identical Water Fleas Develop Into Male or Female?
- Research Shows That 'softer' Proteins Can Cross Into the Nucleus Quicker