Researchers engineer RNA-targeting compounds that disable the pandemic coronavirus’ replication engine. Scripps Research chemist Matthew…
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.
Two active genetics strategies help address concerns about gene-drive releases into the wild. In the…
First complete structure of mammalian F1Fo ATP-synthase. ATP synthase is also referred to as complex…
Scientists have created a detailed cellular and molecular map of the healthy human heart to…
Current research suggests that more complex life forms, including humans, evolved from a symbiosis event…
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, researchers are working overtime to develop vaccines and therapies…
Males and females share the vast majority of their genomes. Only a sprinkling of genes,…
A team of University of Queensland researchers has revealed why male funnel-web spiders develop much…
Breakthrough in gene editing should allow scientists to answer key questions in biology. A team…
A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the…
Giant viruses, like the recently discovered medusavirus, may hold the key to deciphering the evolutionary…
Researchers isolated molecules present in the larvae of a blue light-emitting fungus gnat that inhabits…
Researchers led by Takeo Yoshikawa at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have…
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…