New method uses fluorescence to identify disease-causing forms of proteins
Credit: Zhang Lab, Penn State A new method uses fluorescence to detect potentially disease-causing forms of proteins as they unravel ...
Tag: Cell Biology
University of Konstanz gains new insights into development of the human immune system
Scientists at the University of Konstanz identify fierce competition between the human immune system and bacterial pathogensCredit: Electron Microscopy Centre ...
Cryofixation and electron tomography reveals novel compartment in arbuscular mycorrhiza
Discovery may be key to understanding nutrient and water uptake in crops ST. LOUIS, MO, February 13, 2019 - Agricultural ...
Movement impairments in autism could be reversible
Scientists uncover underlying genetic mechanism that leads to motor issues in autism spectrum disorders Researchers from Cardiff University have established ...
When good cells go bad: Regulating the ms-causing properties of Th17 cells
An international study group led by researchers from Osaka University identifies a protein regulator responsible for inducing the pathogenic properties ...
BFU physicists developed a new method to identify antibiotics-resistant bacteria
A team of physicists from Immanuel Kant Baltic State University suggested a method to quickly identify single antibiotic-resistant bacteria cells ...
Natural selection and spatial memory link shown in mountain chickadee research
Natural selection and spatial memory link shown in University of Nevada, Reno mountain chickadee researchCredit: Jennifer Sande, University of Nevada, ...
How breast tissue stiffening promotes breast cancer development
Credit: Matt Ondeck and Jesse Placone A study provides new insight into how the stiffening of breast tissue plays a ...
Uncovering the evolution of the brain
Salk scientists compare the development of brain cells between humans and nonhuman primates in a novel wayCredit: Salk Institute/Carol Marchetto/Ana ...
Drug-induced cellular membrane complexes induce cancer cell death
Hollings researchers delved into the microscopic world of cell surface sphingolipids and discovered a new sub-cellular complex, as described in ...
Texas A&M-led study explores the role of estrogen in controlling Type 2 diabetes
Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife Research photo COLLEGE STATION - The results of a recent Texas A&M University-led study provide insights ...
Diets consisting of fewer calories improve cell performance
Animal experiments have shown that caloric restriction causes cellular changes that can prevent diseases, the subject of a session at ...
Scientists gain new insight on triggers for preterm birth
Credit: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston GALVESTON, Texas - A group of scientists led by Ramkumar Menon ...
Nature prefers asymmetrical pollen grains, study finds
Credit: SEM images: Asja Radja; Simulations: Asja Radja and Maxim Lavrentovich. It's no secret that pollen plays a vital role ...
Cross-species cancer comparison uncovers new drug targets, study reveals
New drug targets for a rare form of melanoma may result from the discovery of similar genetic mutations found in ...
New AI toolkit is the 'scientist that never sleeps'
Credit: Artur Yakimovich Researchers have developed a new AI-driven platform that can analyse how pathogens infect our cells with the ...
Investigating cell stress for better health — and better beer
Credit: Yen Strandqvist Human beings are not the only ones who suffer from stress - even microorganisms can be affected. ...
The physical forces of cells in action
Swiss scientists have developed probes designed to reveal the physical forces inside living cells; a world firstCredit: © UNIGE The ...
Masterswitch discovered in body's immune system
Scientists have discovered a critical part of the body's immune system with potentially major implications for the treatment of some ...
Study of Arctic fishes reveals the birth of a gene — from 'junk'
Credit: L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Though separated by a world of ocean, and unrelated to each other, two ...
