DNA, like a tightly wrapped thread around a spool, is packaged into nucleosomes by wrapping around histones. Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have… Read More »Scientists discover how pioneer transcription factors access tightly wound DNA
Cleaning and decluttering our homes can often be put off, but living cells cannot afford such procrastination when it comes to clearing out waste. Within… Read More »How cells self-clean to survive stress and disease
The Applied Biochemistry research group at the University of Alicante, in conjunction with researchers from the Alicante University Hospital Dr. Balmis (HGUDB) and the Alicante… Read More »Anti-cancer pigment discovered in Santa Pola salt flats
A groundbreaking study, recently published in the journal Cell, sheds new light on how bacterial cells repair damaged sections of their DNA. The research unveils… Read More »New study reveals how bacterial cells repair faulty DNA
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications presents an innovative approach to address the pressing issue of rising greenhouse gas emissions. The research, led by… Read More »Nature-inspired synthetic metabolic pathway converts carbon dioxide into valuable biochemicals
For many parts of the country, spring can bring heavy snowstorms that cause trees to sag and snap. While most bounce back with the warmer… Read More »Scientists unravel biological mechanism behind pectin component of plant cell walls
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the University of Birmingham have conducted research revealing the significant impact of a non-native midge species on Signy Island… Read More »Non-native midge species alters antarctic soil ecosystem, unlocking nutrient cycle
A groundbreaking perspective recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Chemical Biology has shed light on a previously undisclosed biochemical recycling process present in animals.… Read More »Unveiling the hidden world of biochemical recycling: A paradigm shift in animal metabolism
A group of researchers from the University of Liverpool have discovered a novel approach to enhance crop growth, addressing a pressing challenge of increasing crop… Read More »Scientists use synthetic biology to improve crop growth and productivity