Stretching the Boundaries of Cellular Mechanics
Talin’s springy role in force transmission and dynamic cellular bridging. Cell biology has possibly never jumped to the next level in the same way. In…
Talin’s springy role in force transmission and dynamic cellular bridging. Cell biology has possibly never jumped to the next level in the same way. In…
Scientists may be able to direct immune cells toward diseased areas. Nearly 150 years ago, scientists discovered that specialized blood cells serve a vital role…
Researchers at Osaka University uncover the mechanism by which cysteine activates a crucial regulator of cell growth in yeast. Amino acids serve as life’s fundamental…
Salk scientists outline mouse cell inflammation pathway from mitochondrial stress to leaking endosomes to immune system initiation, revealing new potential therapeutic targets to reduce inflammation…
A new computer program allows scientists to design synthetic DNA segments that indicate, in real time, the state of cells. Reported by the Gargiulo lab…
A new method has been developed to generate canine-induced pluripotent stem cells from urine samples in dogs without the need for feeder cells. Dog owners…
University of Bonn researchers devise method to speed up observations of high-throughput microbiological process. Being able to observe micro-organisms and their cellular components is key…
Recent research shows that 7-dehydrocholesterol is an antioxidant that protects cells from ferroptosis, offering new avenues for cancer treatment and disease understanding. In a groundbreaking…
The technique known as Zman-seq uncovers the history of cells, potentially propelling the creation of innovative treatments for cancer and various other diseases. While physicists…
A groundbreaking study shows that mitochondrial DNA mutations are key indicators of a patient’s likelihood to respond to immunotherapy, revolutionizing cancer treatment approaches. Cancer Research…
UC San Diego Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction. The number of people with obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, resulting in a…
Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified protein with antioxidant properties produced by Coxiella burnetii, a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium. This breakthrough suggests potential new treatments for…
A study reveals that blocking the PD-L2 protein in senescent cancer cells post-chemotherapy boosts the immune system’s ability to destroy these cells, potentially enhancing chemotherapy’s…
Research from Amsterdam UMC may play a crucial role in assessing future medications. Researchers in the Netherlands have identified five biological variants of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Researchers have developed a guide for detecting rare B cells, crucial in understanding food allergies and immune responses. Scientists at McMaster University have created an…
Short, toxic RNAs kill brain cells and may allow Alzheimer’s to develop. New finding to understand brain cell loss in neurodegenerative disease Increasing protective short…
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have used DNA origami, the art of folding DNA into desired structures, to show how an important cell receptor…
Structural biology research also enables scientists to design decoy molecule that blocks deadly infection. An atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to…