Last update:
Molecular & Computational biology news
Experiments reveal epigenetic influences, dynamic gene silencing and reactivation in plants
One of the most fascinating discoveries in biology is that cells have mechanisms for dynamically regulating genetic expression. This ability to promote or restrict the transcription of specific genes without altering the ...
Plants & Animals
59 minutes ago
0
0
Researchers bend DNA strands with light, revealing a new way to study the genome
With the flick of a light, researchers have found a way to rearrange life's basic tapestry, bending DNA strands back on themselves to reveal the material nature of the genome.
Biotechnology
1 hour ago
0
1
With AI, extreme microbe reveals how life's building blocks adapt to high pressure
An assist from a Google Artificial Intelligence tool has helped scientists discover how the proteins of a heat-loving microbe respond to the crushing conditions of the planet's deepest ocean trenches, offering new insights ...
Cell & Microbiology
20 hours ago
0
90
Uncovering the unique roles of Exportin-5 in RNA export within Drosophila cells
Eukaryotic cells are complex biological units, each with multiple membrane-bound compartments. These cells use specialized mechanisms to export biomolecules from their synthesis site to where they function.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 9, 2024
0
0
Scientists learn how to drug wily class of disease-causing enzymes
UCSF scientists have discovered how to target a class of molecular switches called GTPases that are involved in a myriad of diseases from Parkinson's to cancer and have long been thought to be "undruggable."
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 9, 2024
0
0
Researchers examine protein arrangement in cell membrane that triggers programmed cell death
How can molecular structures be analyzed when the resolution of the techniques available is not sufficient? Researchers from the fields of physics, chemistry and medicine at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have ...
Biotechnology
Sep 9, 2024
0
2
Glitch in protein synthesis could affect tumor growth
During protein synthesis, or translation, genetic information transcribed in the cell's mRNA directs the stringing together of amino acids—the building blocks of proteins. As the translation machinery carouses along the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 9, 2024
0
54
Studying fungi's 'weak link' to fight global rise in deadly fungal infections
A group of scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have conducted neutron scattering research to reveal key information about fungus cell membranes that could aid in developing new antifungal ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 9, 2024
0
60
How context-specific factors control gene activity
Every cell in our body contains the same DNA, yet liver cells are different from brain cells, and skin cells differ from muscle cells. What determines these differences? It all comes down to gene regulation; essentially how ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 9, 2024
0
128
Solving the side effect problem of siRNA drugs for genetic disease treatment
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs are a class of therapeutic agents that silence specific genes associated with inherited diseases. However, siRNA drugs have challenges because siRNAs often silence genes other than the ...
Biotechnology
Sep 6, 2024
0
71
Making sense of crime scene DNA patterns
Piecing together the evidence to accurately replicate the movements of a culprit at a crime scene is becoming a more exact science, with new investigations by Flinders University and other experts on various DNA transfer ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 6, 2024
0
13
Crystallized alternative DNA structure sheds light on insulin and diabetes
The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team.
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 6, 2024
0
147
Study finds genetic difference that determines head shape and feeding strategy in beetles
A research team led by Associate Professor Junji Konuma of Toho University and Professor Teiji Sota of Kyoto University has discovered the genetic background of the morphological variation in the snail-eating carabid beetle, ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 6, 2024
0
1
Scientists uncover mechanism preserving centromere during cell division
Scientists have solved a decade-long question about the mechanism that preserves the centromere, the hub that ensures DNA divides correctly during cell division.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 6, 2024
0
102
Researchers discover an effective and environment-friendly disinfectant
A widely used disinfectant worldwide, chloroxylenol, has been associated with eco-toxicological threats in water environments due to its relatively high chemical stability and massive consumption. Researchers at the School ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 6, 2024
0
3
Antibody-like molecule shows promise for broad-spectrum malaria therapy
Scientists at La Trobe University have discovered a new antibody-like molecule that could be used in therapy to prevent infection from multiple malaria parasite species.
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 6, 2024
0
21
Molecular simulations and supercomputing shed light on energy-saving biomaterials
A team led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory identified and successfully demonstrated a new method to process a plant-based material called nanocellulose that reduced energy needs by ...
Biotechnology
Sep 6, 2024
0
1
Genome analyses show melanins are particularly important for lichens
A crust-like miniature dot lichen recently discovered in Bavaria shows lots of ability to protect itself from the sun and herbivores. An international team of SNSB researchers found certain genes in the sequenced lichen genome ...
Ecology
Sep 6, 2024
0
2
Study reveals new female-determining pathway in turtles
In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a research group led by Prof. Du Weiguo from the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that the transcription factor ...
Ecology
Sep 6, 2024
0
1
Monoclonal antibody neutralizes numerous COVID-19 variants
A monoclonal antibody appears effective at neutralizing the numerous variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related viruses in animals that could pose a threat if they were to begin spreading in people. The antibody, called SC27, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 6, 2024
0
26
More news
Elevating analysis of genomic data with advanced mathematical techniques
'Ice bucket challenge' reveals that bacteria can anticipate the seasons
AI meets biophysics: New approach identifies critical interaction points in cancer-related proteins
New mRNA and gene editing tools offer hope for dengue virus treatment
Decoding the language of cells with the power of proteomics
Cohesion at the cellular level is flexible yet stable, study shows
Q&A: How single-cell and spatial proteomics reveal proteins' nuanced roles in health and disease
Researcher helps develop new technique to explore oceanic microbes
Scientists use AI to unlock protein structures of hundreds of viruses for the first time
Chemists explain why dinosaur collagen may have survived for millions of years
Other news
Seed experiments reveal ways to bolster consistent food crops, reduce waste
Deserts' biggest threat? Flooding
Unprecedented spin properties revealed in new artificial materials
Managing aquatic plants: Why doing nothing is also an option
New dense sub-Saturn exoplanet discovered
Imaging-based biomarker set to quantify aging at a cellular level
SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk
Researchers find genetic variant for speed of hair graying, susceptibility to skin melanoma in horses
Scientists discover stable intermediate of serotonin receptor
Video: Homing in on the role of chromatin organization in gene regulation
Unveiling the molecular mechanisms linking aging with neurodegenerative diseases
Chemical chameleon reveals novel pathway for separating rare-earth metals
