Molecular biology is a branch of science that explores the structure, function, and interactions of biological molecules within cells. It focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying processes such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, and cell signaling. Techniques used in molecular biology include polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, and sequencing. This field is crucial for advancements in genetics, biotechnology, medicine, and the study of diseases, providing insights into how molecular changes can impact health and development.
KAUST’s NanoRanger provides quick, precise diagnosis of Mendelian genetic disorders, identifying critical genetic breakpoints efficiently. Despite rapid advances in genetic testing in recent decades, more…
Recent findings illustrate how RNA polymerase interacts with DNA to initiate transcription, captured in milliseconds using advanced microscopy techniques. This breakthrough provides new insights into…
Researchers have discovered a new role for biogenic monoamines, such as dopamine and serotonin, in the reproductive development of planarian flatworms, suggesting these neurotransmitters also…
Researchers have advanced their understanding of how drugs interact with connexin molecules. Connexins create channels that enable direct communication between adjacent cells. Dysfunctions in these…
Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke introduce a new approach to assess personal risk for age-related diseases. Could measuring protein clumps in our cells become a…
Menthol detection predates the sensation of cold, indicating separate activation mechanisms that can be distinguished. This differentiation opens possibilities for novel pain treatments that avoid…
A new enzyme engineering method uses evolutionary data to enhance enzyme performance, promising significant advances in health care and industrial applications. Researchers have developed a…
Scientists discovered that proteins change shape at body temperature, revealing new drug binding sites. This finding, using cryo-electron microscopy, could revolutionize drug development by providing…
Researchers at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) have unraveled the intricate interactions among different enzymes surrounding the innate immune receptor toll-like receptor 7…
University of Southern California Dornsife molecular biologist John Tower suggests that while living things generally prefer stability to conserve energy and resources, instability may also…
Rice University’s Peter Wolynes and his research team have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the evolution of specific genetic sequences known as pseudogenes. Their…
Prolonged physical activity in rats results in profound changes to RNA, proteins, and metabolites in nearly all tissues, providing clues to many human health conditions….
A synthetic droplet could provide researchers with insights into how the most basic forms of life on Earth might interact with their environment. Our bodies…
MoTrPAC examined the molecular effects of exercise on 2,600 volunteers, incorporating factors like age, race, and gender diversity. Building upon research in rats, MoTrPAC discovered…
Researchers at Cambridge University propose that essential molecules for life’s development might have originated from a process called graphitization. If confirmed through laboratory experiments, this…
Recent research by the Bhogaraju Group at EMBL Grenoble has uncovered the mechanisms by which the MAGE family of proteins, known for their role in…
New research conducted by scientists at the Flatiron Institute has uncovered the origins of enigmatic swirling movements in some of nature’s largest cells. Egg cells…
Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys have shown that vesicles transporting between brain cells contain more complete instructions for altering cellular function than previously thought. In…