New research challenges a longstanding explanation for why the immune system attacks healthy tissues in…
Browsing: Molecular Biology
Molecular biology is the study of biological processes at the molecular level, focusing on the interactions between DNA, RNA, proteins, and other cellular components. It seeks to understand how genetic information is stored, expressed, and regulated, and how these molecular mechanisms drive the functions of cells and organisms. This field underpins advances in genetics, biotechnology, and medicine, including gene editing, cancer research, and drug development. This page showcases the latest discoveries in molecular biology, from decoding complex cellular pathways to pioneering techniques that are transforming our understanding of life at its most fundamental level.
A protein buildup damaged the brain’s protective barrier in animal experiments, pointing to a possible…
Researchers have identified an unexpected molecular vulnerability in cancers carrying BAF mutations. Mutations found in…
Proteins commonly associated with devastating brain diseases may have an unexpected role in reproduction. Proteins…
A new imaging technique allows scientists to capture fleeting cellular processes that conventional microscopes struggle…
Researchers have found that acidic conditions may trigger an overlooked molecular process, offering new clues…
A new study reveals a previously overlooked weakness in certain cancer cells that could help…
An unusual bacterial defense uses DNA to switch on toxin production, suggesting a new way…
Scientists have given the tiny powerhouses of our cells a remarkable high-tech makeover that preserves…
Salk Institute researchers have created a molecular map of how healthy mice respond to exercise,…
Researchers have found the trigger behind a powerful bacterial defense against viruses. Viruses that prey…
Inflammation persists after proteins detach from immune receptors, revealing a potential target for autoimmune treatments.…
A protein-building molecule helped switch resistant prostate tumors back into a drug-sensitive state in experimental…
Reusable for up to 25 different calculations, a DNA computer points toward possible uses in…
A new single-molecule approach has exposed fleeting stages in viral shell formation that were previously…
Researchers have visualized two key stages of RNA processing in parasites that cause diseases such…
The fluid surrounding the brain may hold another clue to Alzheimer’s, with elevated levels of…
This new approach targets disorders including cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, and some cancers. In lab-grown…