Scientists have visualized, for the first time, how a key sensory protein detects both cold…
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The Biophysical Society is an international organization dedicated to promoting the development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics. Founded in 1958, the society brings together researchers from various fields including physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and computational sciences to advance the understanding of biological systems through the principles of physics. The society organizes an annual meeting that serves as a platform for its members and the broader scientific community to share research, collaborate, and discuss advancements in biophysical methods and discoveries. Additionally, the Biophysical Society publishes several scientific journals and provides educational resources, career development opportunities, and advocacy for science policy issues. Its efforts aim to foster a global community that contributes to scientific discovery and applies biophysical research to solve practical challenges.
A surprising new function of essential hearing proteins may explain why some genetic mutations and…
Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should…
Only about 50 Apennine brown bears remain in the wild, and new research sheds light…
Current solar panels are inefficient and contain toxic materials, a different approach that harnesses plant…
By creating a drug that’s based on part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, researchers can…
Researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to create and optimize potential new drugs to help…
COVID-19 infection can cause changes in calcium channels that can affect how the heart beats,…
Shark intestines have a unique spiral shape that favors fluid flow in one direction. By…
In order to infect cells, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, needs to insert itself…
New research shows that the protein that causes Alzheimer’s Disease’s hallmark brain plaques clings to…
DNA origami helps scientists observe CRISPR in action, paving the way for more precise genome…
A new study reveals how lower temperatures improve the activity of surfactant, a molecular mixture…
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is coated with sugars called glycans, which help it…
The coronaviruses that cause SARS and COVID-19 have spike proteins that move into “active” and…
New research by the University of Oslo provides evidence that the “protocells” that formed around…