Researchers have developed an AI system capable of predicting whether and why proteins form sticky…
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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.
Brazilian researchers found that boosting the synthesis of hevin, a glycoprotein naturally secreted by astrocytes,…
New research using fruit flies reveals that Alzheimer’s disease impacts not just the brain, but…
Researchers utilized recently published telomere-to-telomere genomes of humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and two orangutans to…
Eukaryogenesis occurred suddenly, driven by the growing length of genes and the limitations on producing…
Researchers found the PHGDH gene directly causes Alzheimer’s and discovered a drug-like molecule, NCT-503, that…
ADAM19 appears to play a significant role in reducing the inflammatory response associated with intestinal…
Scientists found a genetic link between autism and DM1, where repeat DNA sequences disrupt brain…
Researchers have uncovered the 3D structure of RBP3, a key protein in vision, revealing how…
A newly identified immune cell type helps prevent food allergies by promoting tolerance instead of…
In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant…
Scientists have identified tricellulin loss as the root cause of dry mouth in Sjögren’s syndrome,…
Cancer drugs that inhibit CDK7 rapidly shut down pathways responsible for cell proliferation within minutes.…
A new functionalized fluorosensor detects enteroviral RNA with high sensitivity in real time. It marks…
The double ring, spool-like structure of RAD52 protects replicating DNA in dividing cells. A study…
Scientists used advanced cryo-EM imaging to reveal how glutamate activates brain receptors, paving the way…
Uncovering the secrets behind their immortality could provide valuable insights into aging in mammals, including…
Heidelberg biochemists and structural biologists from Shanghai unravel the roles of two key regulatory factors…