New research has unveiled that immune cells can independently navigate complex environments by actively shaping chemical cues, a finding with profound implications for understanding immune…
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Researchers have made significant advancements in understanding neuromuscular diseases by developing a two-dimensional neuromuscular junction model using pluripotent stem cells. This model, enabling high-throughput drug…
Neurons in Drosophila fruit flies were studied by The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory to understand the diversity in neuronal communication. They found that…
A groundbreaking study at UMass Amherst has decoded how sugars attached to proteins guide their correct folding, shedding light on potential treatments for diseases caused…
A collaborative study led by the Francis Crick Institute has uncovered the crucial role of the WNK1 protein in T cell mobility. By facilitating water…
Recent research reveals a single mutation in a critical protein structure, the synaptonemal complex, can cause male infertility. This discovery, made through gene editing in…
University of Oxford researchers have uncovered the evolutionary reasons behind the diverse weaponry of bacteria. Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, they demonstrated that short-range weapons are effective…
Scientists have developed an innovative algorithm to solve equations of active matter theory, providing insights into how biological materials like cells and tissues attain their…
Researchers have created a novel fluorogenic probe to illuminate the interactions between sugars and proteins, crucial for understanding various biological processes and diseases. Researchers at…
MIT engineers designed a workout mat for cells that can help scientists zero in, at the microscopic level, on exercise’s mechanical effects. The results suggest…
Artistic representation of a neuron’s interior resembling a factory assembly line: worn-out protein spheres are being replaced and upgraded by newer, vibrant protein spheres. Credit:…
Proteins in human cells commonly undergo N-terminal acetylation, a modification by the enzyme group N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), the function of which has been largely mysterious.…
Researchers combined cryo-electron microscopy and deep learning to study the intricate protein degradation process, offering insights into a key ubiquitin ligase’s function and setting the…
These images are produced using advanced imaging techniques that enable us to study the cells found in the human intestine. By utilizing a combination of…
Oliverio and Rappaport conducted field research over the summer at Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, which contains many hydrothermal features. Credit: Syracuse University Biologists…
MIT biologists discovered that a scaffolding protein called TCOF1 is responsible for the formation of a biomolecular condensate called the fibrillar center, which forms within…
Natural killer (NK) cells are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the body’s immune system. They specialize in detecting…
Scientists have identified a new hybrid brain cell, sharing attributes of neurons and astrocytes. This discovery could settle longstanding debates in neuroscience about the role…
A colorized scanning electron micrograph depicts a single human oral squamous carcinoma cell, the most common form of head and neck cancer. Credit: Wellcome Collection…
Concept of artificial chloroplasts and mitochondria within a liposome for self-sustaining energy generation through photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Credit: Biological Interface Group, Sogang University Assessing…