Researchers discovered that electrical synapses filter sensory signals in animals, enabling context-specific decision-making—a finding with…
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.
University at Buffalo researchers reveal molecular insights into the neurotoxic effects of PFAS. Per- and…
A new study has identified polyphosphate as a likely “mystery density” within fibrils associated with…
Researchers mapped the unique structure of protein clumps in Huntington’s disease, opening doors to better…
A virus that infects ocean phytoplankton was found to encode a ribosomal protein, a first…
Researchers at the University of Chicago have successfully captured detailed images of adhesion G protein-coupled…
Researchers discovered that the mRNA modification m6A triggers rapid degradation, regulating protein production. This breakthrough…
A new model reveals how molecular interactions drive order in active systems. Scientists from the…
Changes can be identified with near-perfect precision by compact, portable scanners within a matter of…
Researchers at McMaster University discovered eight different sex chromosomes in 11 species of African clawed…
Using an innovative approach, EMBL scientists uncovered key interactions between molecular machines, potentially opening new…
Over the past several decades, research has demonstrated that endothelial cells (ECs) serve as a…
Researchers have developed a pioneering technique to profile gene activity in the living human brain.…
Kuhn’s taxonomy of consciousness connects various theories to deep questions about human existence and AI,…
CPP clusters offer a breakthrough in delivering therapeutics across biological barriers, with potential applications in…
Researchers discover protective pathway against Alzheimer’s in mice Alzheimer’s disease is marked by the gradual…
MSK researchers discovered that the innate immune system’s chronic activation due to issues in the…
Researchers unveil the inner mechanisms of the most intricate and complex molecular machine in human…