Four promising antiviral drug candidates identified and analyzed by a University of Arizona-University of South…
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.
River water, lake water, and seawater contain DNA belonging to organisms such as animals and…
Inhibiting a single gene converts many cell types directly into dopamine-producing neurons. Xiang-Dong Fu, Ph.D.,…
The virus SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the known cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).…
Regions of DNA that give rise to non-coding RNA are required for proper development of…
“Why do plants have thorns?” is an easy question: The thorns help protect against hungry…
Sometimes toxins, such as hazardous wastes and industrial byproducts, seep into groundwater, the source of…
Researchers have long sought to understand the origins of life on Earth. A new study…
Meningococci are bacteria that can cause life-threatening meningitis and sepsis. These pathogens use a small…
Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics and collaborators have discovered that terahertz radiation,…
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports have demonstrated that…
University of Maryland researcher develops potentially revolutionary framework for heredity and evolution in which inheritable…
Marine organism’s bioluminescence could inspire new eco-friendly, long-lasting light sources. When threatened, the marine parchment…
Revealing yet another super-power in the skillful squid, scientists have discovered that squid massively edits…
Scientists reveal potential coronavirus therapy using structural biology and the Advanced Light Source. As scientists…
New method will provide insight into genomes of bacteria and viruses, as well as extrachromosomal…
In recent years, giant viruses have been unearthed in several of the world’s most mysterious…
The exotic animal’s genome could point to possible treatment options for COVID-19 in humans. Similar…