In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant…
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.
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…
Scientists found that pseudouridine helps small RNAs pass on traits and avoid immune detection, offering…
Researchers harness the power of the world’s most advanced supercomputers to simulate the inner workings…
Researchers have validated a specific cluster of microRNAs (miRNAs) as reliable biomarkers for detecting malignant…
Japanese researchers used a nonviral piggyBac system to genetically modify cynomolgus monkeys, enabling more accurate…
Scientists in Basel revealed that energy-producing proteins in mitochondria form large supercomplexes, boosting ATP production…
Scientists have provided the most detailed account yet of the earliest stages of DNA replication,…
The unexpected discovery may provide scientists with new insights into how cancer develops — and…
The discovery could pave the way for a groundbreaking RNA-based multi-cancer treatment. Alternative RNA splicing…
A new study reveals a possible protein misfolding mechanism that may resolve a long-standing mystery…
Scientists discovered a way to block hepatitis B infection using an anticancer drug, offering hope…