Researchers led by Takeo Yoshikawa at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have…
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 team* of scientists from ASU and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) led by Hao…
The finding marks a new effort in conserving an ancient dog breed, with potential to…
By genetically reprogramming the cellular machinery of yeast they created microscopic factories that convert sugars…
Spiders produce amazingly strong and lightweight threads called draglines that are made from silk proteins.…
Novel technology for the selection of single photosynthetic cells for industry and ecosystem understanding. You…
Your genetic code determines that you will grow two arms and two legs. The same…
Why people perceive motion in some static images has mystified not only those who view…
Scientists are deploying this state-of-the-art X-ray crystallography facility to study biological molecules related to the…
Scientists show that muscular structures first described by Leonardo da Vinci are essential for heart…
Bill Hammack, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,…
Brazilian researchers used genetic engineering to develop a low-cost platform for the production of enzymes…
An immunomodulatory drug called fingolimod, which is approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, blocks…
Cells work around the clock to deliver, maintain, and control every aspect of life. And…
Researchers have sequenced the genome of the tuatara, revealing its unique evolutionary history. Summary International…
CRISPR is a gene-editing tool that has enabled researchers to study the function of different…
Responding to a need to quickly develop billions of doses of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines, a…
Cryo-EM captures CRISPR-Cas9 base editor in action. Within a mere eight years, CRISPR-Cas9 has become…