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Scientists observe first high-resolution 3D image of muscle protein nebulin

Skeletal and heart muscle owe their function as stable biological machines to the outstanding accuracy with which their sarcomeres are assembled.

22 Feb 2022

Researchers identify protein switch that regulates enzymes in pathogens

Proteins are the “workhorses” of all living cells and are the chemical foundation of life.

22 Feb 2022

Study develops AI-based method to help analyze protein complexes

A new technique for analyzing proteins has been developed by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Hamburg.

21 Feb 2022

Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

A protein that plays an important biological role in the malaria-causing parasite has been discovered by an international research team.

18 Feb 2022

Study reveals how a fly’s brain contributes to sensing the cold and limiting reproduction

Scientists have uncovered a set of neurons in fruit flies that shut down in cold temperatures and slow reproduction, a system conserved in many insects, including mosquitoes, which could provide a target for pest control.

18 Feb 2022

New device to assess water quality uses powerful and programmable genetic networks

Northwestern University synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know -; within mere minutes -; if their water is safe to drink.

18 Feb 2022

3D structure of protein channel helps shed light on sensitive touch response of Venus fly traps

Scientists at Scripps Research have revealed the three-dimensional structure of Flycatcher1, an aptly named protein channel that may enable Venus fly trap plants to snap shut in response to prey.

18 Feb 2022

Researchers discover dysregulation of transfer RNA expression in cancer

A recently published paper in the journal Molecular Cancer by the group of Dr. Manel Esteller, Director of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, ICREA Research Professor and Genetics Chairman at the University of Barcelona, shows that transfer RNAs for certain amino acids are altered at the epigenetic level in some types of cancer, expressing it in an exaggerated manner in some cases and being deficient in others.

17 Feb 2022

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals structures of a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

New research co-led by a University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine professor is shedding light on some of the mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle.

17 Feb 2022

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing is now feasible in ticks

Researchers have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 to edit the genomes of the black-legged tick. To accomplish this feat, they developed an embryo injection protocol that overcame a major barrier in the field.

17 Feb 2022

Study reveals physico-chemical nature of xylem barriers that confer bacterial wilt resistance

A new work led by Núria Sánchez Coll, CSIC researcher at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics, elucidates how tomato plant varieties resistant to the bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum have the ability to restrict bacterial movement in the plant.

17 Feb 2022

Researchers elucidate how early embryo cells begin to independently produce proteins

It happens in the first hours after fertilization: The cells of the early embryo begin to independently produce proteins, the building blocks for cells and organs.

16 Feb 2022

New and unconventional nuclear function for oncogenic microRNA discovered

microRNAs (miRNA), non-coding RNA molecules, are widely known for regulating mRNA stability and translation. miR-10b has been increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of gliomas, cancers of the brain.

16 Feb 2022

Researchers discover DisCo for effective processing of samples with fewer cells

Single-cell RNA sequencing is an approach that lets researchers to study the gene expression in an individual cell within a mixed population.

16 Feb 2022

Study highlights how IL-2 regulates developmental bifurcation

The immune system is a complicated network of cells and proteins that performs a straightforward function—protecting the body against infection.

15 Feb 2022

Cancer driving protein plays crucial role in the development of lung cancer, study reveals

Lung cancer is the second leading cancer in the United States and the No. 1 cause of cancer-associated deaths.

15 Feb 2022

Healthy sleep pattern alleviates some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

According to research, the brain’s capacity to clear a protein closely associated with Alzheimer’s disease is tied to the circadian cycle.

14 Feb 2022

Study analyzes the mechanisms that orchestrate the transition from feeding to courtship

The link between nutrition and mating is not limited to humans; it can be found in animals from all over the world.

From UC San Diego 14 Feb 2022

Dresden researchers explain how liquid-like protein droplets read DNA regions

A single cell forms the basis of life. As an organism grows, dividing cells specialize to produce the many tissues and organs that make up the adult body.

From The Max Planck Institute 14 Feb 2022

Researchers identify cellular mechanism that protects proteins from breaking down

Plants are tied to one location and need to adjust to their environment, including adverse conditions. Adaptive responses include synthesizing new proteins and breaking down those that are no longer needed.

11 Feb 2022

Molecular & Structural Biology

Scientists observe first high-resolution 3D image of muscle protein nebulin

Researchers identify protein switch that regulates enzymes in pathogens

Study develops AI-based method to help analyze protein complexes

Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

Study reveals how a fly’s brain contributes to sensing the cold and limiting reproduction

New device to assess water quality uses powerful and programmable genetic networks

3D structure of protein channel helps shed light on sensitive touch response of Venus fly traps

Researchers discover dysregulation of transfer RNA expression in cancer

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals structures of a muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing is now feasible in ticks

Study reveals physico-chemical nature of xylem barriers that confer bacterial wilt resistance

Researchers elucidate how early embryo cells begin to independently produce proteins

New and unconventional nuclear function for oncogenic microRNA discovered

Researchers discover DisCo for effective processing of samples with fewer cells

Study highlights how IL-2 regulates developmental bifurcation

Cancer driving protein plays crucial role in the development of lung cancer, study reveals

Healthy sleep pattern alleviates some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

Study analyzes the mechanisms that orchestrate the transition from feeding to courtship

Dresden researchers explain how liquid-like protein droplets read DNA regions

Researchers identify cellular mechanism that protects proteins from breaking down

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