How Our Cells Kill Themselves – Scientists Decode the Exact Mechanism at the Atomic Level
In our bodies, millions of cells meet their end on a daily basis. Contrary to popular belief, cells don’t just explode when they die. Instead,…
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Powerhouse Puzzle Solved: How a Massive Supercomplex in Mitochondria Shapes Cellular Respiration
A new study has revealed how respiratory supercomplexes, consisting of four associated respiratory complexes, shape the mitochondrial membrane in the single-cell eukaryote, Tetrahymena thermophila. The…
Researchers Discover New Way To Fight the Aging Process
Researchers at the University of Cologne have found that a protein complex impedes the repair of genomic damage in human cells, mice, and the nematode…
Evolutionary Surprise: Mighty Miniproteins Appeared “From Nowhere”
A new study has overturned the notion that microproteins, small proteins previously deemed unimportant, play no significant role in human cellular functions. The research, led…
From Aging to Regeneration: The Unexpected Benefits of Senescent “Zombie” Cells
Scientists show that so-called senescent cells, i.e., cells that have permanently stopped dividing, boost production of new muscle cells to enhance regeneration of lost limbs…
“Surprising” Findings – Scientists Identify Complete Respiratory Supercomplex
For the first time, researchers have found a complex of proteins that contains the four central components for optimized energy production. This discovery is of…
Blood May Hold the Key to Reversing Aging
Researchers have demonstrated that biological aging can accelerate under stress but also decelerate when stressors are removed, using a mouse model and human stress cohorts….
Scientists Discover a New Class of “Molecular Motors”
Cells possess a remarkable ability to organize their interiors using minuscule protein machines known as molecular motors, which generate directed motion. Most molecular motors rely…
Clearing Out the Trash – Stem Cells’ Battle Against Aging
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that stem cells’ unique method of discarding misfolded proteins could hold the key to preserving long-term health and…
The Skin’s Secret Weapon: Researchers Uncover an Ancient Mechanism for Wound Repair
The world can be a hazardous place, with various dangers lurking around us such as bacteria, viruses, accidents, and injuries. Our skin acts as the…
Speed Demons: Giant Proteins Behind World’s Fastest Biological Movement Unveiled
Scientists have discovered the molecular basis for the ultrafast contraction of Spirostomum, a genus of millimeter-scale single-celled protists known for their incredibly rapid movement. Using…
New Hope for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Stanford Researchers Uncover New Pathway for Clearing Misfolded Proteins
Misfolded proteins pose a threat to cellular health, as they interfere with normal functions and contribute to age-associated degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and…
Scientists Discover a Potential New Target for Head and Neck Cancer Immunotherapy
Scientists at UC San Diego have found a correlation between high levels of a gene product, commonly produced by various types of cancer, and a…
“Completely Unknown Until Now” – New Intracellular Smoke Detector Discovered
A research project carried out by the University of Bonn holds promise for the development of treatments for skin and gut disorders in the medium…
MIT Neuroscientists Identify Brain Cells Most Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Disease
Neurons that form part of a memory circuit are among the first brain cells to show signs of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease. MIT researchers identified…
Cracking the Code: The Math Behind Nature’s Cellular Puzzles
The Mathematics of Cell Boundary “Ruggedness” Researchers have uncovered both the mathematical and biological mechanism behind the rugged structures at cell boundaries found in tissues…
Persisting Even After Weight Loss: Obesity Can Trigger Lasting Epigenetic Changes That Can Promote Inflammatory Disease
A recent study in mice has found that a history of obesity resulting from a high-fat diet can induce lasting changes in innate immunity that…
Maternally Inherited Diseases: New Technology Uncovers Hidden Mitochondrial DNA Mutations
A high-throughput single-cell single-mitochondrial genome sequencing technology known as iMiGseq has provided new insights into mutations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and offers a platform for…
