Researchers at the University of Alberta have uncovered what they say has been the missing puzzle piece ever since the genetic code was first cracked.… Read More »Researchers unveil ‘missing piece’ of the genetic code
Although you may never have heard of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes, these proteins play diverse and critical roles in humans through the metabolic… Read More »Researchers unravel the mechanism of a key enzyme in sterol biosynthesis
From Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s to cardiac arrhythmia, amyloids are linked to a number of diseases. These aggregates of proteins form in the body when a… Read More »New insights into protein misfolding could lead to better treatments for glaucoma and beyond
University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides—molecules that hold promise in… Read More »Novel plant protein fold identified for cyclic peptide formation in U-M study
Pancreatic cancer is the No. 3 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and only 12% of patients survive five years after being diagnosed.… Read More »New protein target identified for aggressive pancreatic cancer
The intricate dance of neurons orchestrates vital bodily functions and complex thoughts within a vast network. Traditional neuroscience, relying on in vivo electrophysiology within living… Read More »MiV unveils open-source In vitro platform for unprecedented neural interfacing
Electrophoresis is a widely utilized laboratory technique in molecular biology that involves the separation of charged particles, such as DNA, RNA, or proteins, in an… Read More »What is electrophoresis?
Biochemistry is a branch of science that explores the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. Combining principles from biology and chemistry, biochemistry… Read More »What is biochemistry?
Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It explores a vast range of topics, including the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and… Read More »Biology
Chemistry, often referred to as the central science, is a branch of natural science that explores the properties, composition, structure, reactions, and changes of matter.… Read More »Chemistry
In the United States, 16.1 million adults grapple with the burdens of Major Depressive Disorder, a condition that extracts a hefty toll of $210 billion… Read More »Blood test could identify people at risk of suicide
A cell is the fundamental unit of life, serving as the basic building block of all living organisms. This remarkable structure is the smallest entity… Read More »What is a cell?
In the ever-advancing realm of astrophysics, a persistent question captivates scientists and enthusiasts alike: does life exist beyond our Earth? Amidst the vastness of the… Read More »Enceladus’ ice plumes may hold clues to life, study suggests
Louis Pasteur (1822–1895) was a French chemist and microbiologist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of microbiology and immunology. Widely considered one of… Read More »Louis Pasteur
Investigators from the laboratory of Ali Shilatifard, Ph.D., the Robert Francis Furchgott Professor and chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, have discovered a new repeat… Read More »Novel repeat gene cluster discovered in humans and non-human primates
Researchers at Maynooth University, working as part of an international team, have created a new molecule that could help in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.… Read More »Chemists discover new molecule to combat drug-resistant bacteria
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered unique characteristics of a mechanism used by bacteria to resist an important class of antibiotics. The new research, published… Read More »Researchers discover “unicorn” gene that makes bacteria resistant to antibiotics
ETH researchers are shedding light on what can happen when cells exceed their normal size and become senescent. The new findings could help to optimize… Read More »Excessive cell growth can be a weakness for cancer cells
An international team of scientists has uncovered the vital role of microglia, the immune cells in the brain that acts as its dedicated defense team,… Read More »Microglia orchestrate early human brain development via cholesterol exchange
Our DNA is not indestructible. Throughout the course of our lives, DNA can break in response to natural and environmental factors. Thankfully, our bodies have… Read More »Scientists unravel the elusive DNA repair pathway crucial for cancer survival