Tag: Molecular Biology

Credit: Ahrens Lab/Janelia Research Campus Secured in place in a virtual-reality-equipped chamber, frustrated zebrafish just didn't want to swim anymore. ...

‘DNA microscopy’ offers entirely new way to image cells

Credit: J. Weinstein et al./Cell 2019 Microscopy just got reinvented - again. Traditionally, scientists have used light, x-rays, and electrons ...

Danish researchers confirm that narwhals and belugas can interbreed

Credit: Markus Bühler A team of University of Copenhagen researchers has compiled the first and only evidence that narwhals and ...

Alzheimer’s family history risk may show as memory deficit even for those in their 20s

TGen-UA study indicates lack of cure for dementia highlights need for early detection; early intervention PHOENIX, Ariz. -- June 18, ...

Neutrons get a wider angle on DNA and RNA to advance 3D models

Credit: U.S. Dept. of Energy; ORNL/Genevieve Martin Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University ...

Finding ‘Nemo’s’ family tree of anemones

New study details evolutionary relationships of clownfish-hostingCredit: © B. Titus Thanks in part to the popular film Finding Nemo, clownfishes ...

Scientists chart course toward a new world of synthetic biology

Engineering/synthetic biology can improve many aspects of life, but needs federal supportCredit: Engineering Biology Research Consortium, UC Berkeley Genetically engineered ...

Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target

War veterans share molecular marker with stressed miceCredit: Courtesy Scripps Research JUPITER, FL -- June 19, 2019 -- Fight or ...

Pushing the bounds of memory

By unraveling secret conversations, via signaling, in cellsCredit: University of Houston A University of Houston researcher is examining the reaction ...

CNIO researchers describe new functions of protein that plays key role in some tumors and rare diseases

Credit: Molecular Cytogenetics Unit. CNIO Cohesin is a protein complex that is essential for chromosome segregation in dividing cells. Recent ...

Uncovering hidden protein structures

Credit: Jespah Holthof, University of Konstanz Combining research-oriented teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration pays off: Researchers at the University of Konstanz ...

Cell division at high speed

Credit: Image: AG Gaubatz / University of Wuerzburg In malignant tumours, the cells usually proliferate quickly and uncontrollably. A research ...

New methods from material sciences in physics find their way into cancer research

Credit: Murillo Longo Martins Cancer research: A new study on the behavior of water in cancer cells shows how methods ...

The Nanoscience Days 2019 in Finland

The abstracts of Plenary Speakers now on web #NSDays2019 The Nanoscience Days 2019 (#NSDays2019) will be held on 8th--9th of ...

Redundancies in T cells

Oncologists have had great success with cancer immunotherapy in recent years, especially with the approach known as immune checkpoint inhibition, ...

Breakthrough paves way for new Lyme disease treatment

Credit: Virginia Tech Virginia Tech biochemist Brandon Jutras has discovered the cellular component that contributes to Lyme arthritis, a debilitating ...

Dundee lab solves HOIL-1 mystery

The mysterious function of a key protein has been revealed following a breakthrough by University of Dundee scientists The mysterious ...

Preventing drugs from being transported

Certain membrane proteins specialize in transporting molecules out of cells -- a problem for the efficacy of cancer medication and ...

Testing therapies on mini-tumors of head and neck cancer

Credit: Else Driehuis, © Hubrecht Institute Head and neck cancer is an aggressive type of cancer that often grows back, ...

A new tool makes it possible to adapt treatment for patients with cardiogenic shock