Findings by a team of scientists, including two from the University of California, Riverside, could provide critical knowledge to attack deadly viruses transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes and aphids.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 9, 2017
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In a study published in Cell Research, Chinese scientists from Zhejiang University and BGI have completed the genome sequencing and analysis of the endangered Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis). This is the first published ...
Biotechnology
Aug 9, 2013
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In C. elegans, the protein SID1 plays a crucial role in the systemic RNA interference process by facilitating the transport of exogenous double-stranded RNA into the cytoplasm. Previously, Chen-Yu Zhang's group has already ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 22, 2023
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Thyroid hormone (TH) plays a multifunctional role in metabolism and development in vertebrates. The synthesis and secretion of TH is determined by the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis. The tripeptide thyrotropin-releasing ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 29, 2022
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Research led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) involving the use of a pioneering female sterility technique has led to a breakthrough in the production of hybrid rice seeds. Compared to the commonly used "three-line" ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 2, 2022
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A telomere is a region of repetitive nucleotide sequences associated with specialized proteins located at the ends of linear eukaryotic chromosomes to protect the chromosomes from progressive degradation and ensure its integrity. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 26, 2021
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Genetic studies in mice have identified a molecular mechanism crucial to maintaining egg cells in a dormant state to ensure female fertility. This work by A*STAR identifies a potential method to prevent infertility when the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 5, 2017
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists solved the 3D structure of a major protein complex in cilia, signaling appendages found on cells. The structure was captured at the highest resolution to date. The work serves ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 13, 2023
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The plant toxin ricin is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring proteins, making it an extremely dangerous bioweapon. Ricin attacks have made headlines a number of times over the years, including the spectacular "umbrella ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 20, 2017
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Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) is the only transporter protein in the central nervous system that mediates the storage of monoamine neurotransmitters. It plays a critical role in mediating nerve impulse transmission ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 28, 2024
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