Bacteria Know How to Exploit Quantum Mechanics to Steer Energy
Photosynthetic bacteria adapt to environment by using quantum mechanics to steer energy. Photosynthetic organisms harvest light from the sun to produce the energy they need…
Cell Biology
Highly-Selective New Tool to Dissect the “Undruggable”
Researchers design a new highly-selective tool to study “undruggable” proteins through the sugars they depend on. Sugar has been called “evil,” “toxic,” and “poison.” But…
New Compound Created That Targets Enzyme Linked to Autoimmune Disorders & Severe COVID-19
When the body detects a pathogen, such as bacteria or viruses, it mounts an immune system response to fight this invader. In some people, the…
One Shot, Protected Forever: A General Flu Vaccine Using Microspheres (And It Could Be Adapted to Coronaviruses)
One shot, protected forever: This would be a dream come true regarding influenza vaccinations. So far, vaccination against influenza did not provide a lasting protection….
“Hidden” Genes in Bacteriophages Could Be Key in Development of New Antibiotics
Membrane-localized phage proteins may also help revitalize, enhance existing antibiotics. A study from the Center for Phage Technology, part of Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture…
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bio/Nano Interface
Proteins choreograph the infinitesimal dance of living cells and functional biomaterials. An interdisciplinary research team at Lehigh University has unraveled how functional biomaterials rely upon…
Injecting Bone Marrow Cells Helps Heal the Brain After Stroke
Results of a clinical trial released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine provide evidence that treating patients with an injection of bone marrow cells may lead to a…
MIT Biologists and Mathematicians Reveal How Egg Cells Get So Big
Oocyte growth relies on physical phenomena that drive smaller cells to dump their contents into a larger cell. Egg cells are by far the largest…
“Unprecedented” New Form of Symbiosis Discovered
Energy-providing bacterial endosymbiont enables its unicellular eukaryotic host to breathe nitrate, demonstrating that unicellular eukaryotes may acquire endosymbionts to complement or replace functions of their…
Researchers Find Belly Fat Is Resistant to Intermittent Fasting – “The Location Makes a Big Difference”
Studies in mice show fat location matters for intermittent fasting. In a mouse study, Australian researchers have mapped out what happens behind the scenes in…
New Drug That Could Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Found Safe and Effective in Animals
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a new drug that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease…
Meeting the Meat Needs of the Future: Innovative Biofabrication of Beef Muscle Tissue in the Lab
Humans are largely omnivores, and meat in various forms has always featured in the diet of most cultures. However, with the increasing population and pressure…
MeshCODE: Revolutionary New Theory for How Memories Are Stored in the Brain
Research from the School of Biosciences has led to the development of the MeshCODE theory, a revolutionary new theory for understanding brain and memory function. This…
SARS vs. COVID-19: Why Some Coronavirus Strains Are More Infectious Than Others
The coronaviruses that cause SARS and COVID-19 have spike proteins that move into “active” and “inactive” positions, and new research indicates how those molecular movements…
Evidence That Earth’s First Cells – 3.8 Billion Years Ago – Could Have Made Specialized Compartments
New research by the University of Oslo provides evidence that the “protocells” that formed around 3.8 billion years ago, before bacteria and single-celled organisms, could…
Worms Reveal How Melatonin Works in the Brain to Promote Sleep
Research in C. elegans shows how melatonin activates the BK channel in the brain. Melatonin is used as a dietary supplement to promote sleep and…
Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Decoding Regulatory Instructions in DNA
Opening the black box to uncover the rules of the genome’s regulatory code. Researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, in collaboration with colleagues…
Swimming Pools Contain Dangerous Chlorine Disinfection Byproducts – Here’s How to Make Them Safer
Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from…