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Molecular biology is the study of biology at a molecular level. The field overlaps with other areas of biology and chemistry, particularly genetics and biochemistry. Molecular biology chiefly concerns itself with understanding the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interactions between DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis as well as learning how these interactions are regulated.

UC San Diego's ACTRI wins $80 million Clinical and Translational Science Award

The University of California San Diego's Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) has received a seven-year, $80 million Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health.

14 Aug 2025

Study: Lignin shows strong antiviral and antibacterial properties

Research from the Nanoscience Center of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has revealed that lignin, a polyphenol, important for plant structure, has antimicrobial activity against viruses and bacteria.

12 Aug 2025

Researchers develop machine learning models to identify biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome

When cells expire, they leave behind an activity log of sorts: RNA expelled into blood plasma that reveal changes in gene expression, cellular signaling, tissue injury and other biological processes.

11 Aug 2025

Exploring the genetic and clinical landscape of clubfoot

A new publication offers an extensive examination of clubfoot, a congenital deformity known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), affecting about 0.3% of all live births.

8 Aug 2025

Study unveils a novel therapeutic solution for diabetic wound healing

Diabetic wounds, particularly foot ulcers, are notorious for their slow and often incomplete healing due to reduced blood flow and endothelial cell dysfunction.

8 Aug 2025

Revolutionizing therapeutic protein design with synthetic biology

In medicine and biotechnology, the ability to evolve proteins with new or improved functions is crucial, but current methods are often slow and laborious.

8 Aug 2025

New insights into how SETD2 shapes immunity and disease

The emerging role of SETD2 in regulating immune cell function is shedding light on potential therapeutic strategies for a range of immune-related diseases.

7 Aug 2025

Low oxygen environment protects brain and restores movement in mice with Parkinson's

Researchers from the Broad Institute and Mass General Brigham have shown that a low-oxygen environment - similar to the thin air found at Mount Everest base camp - can protect the brain and restore movement in mice with Parkinson's-like disease.

6 Aug 2025

New RNA therapy reverses symptoms of progeria in mouse models

Children who develop deep wrinkles, stunted growth, and rapidly aging bones and blood vessels as early as 1 to 2 years of age may be suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare and incurable genetic disorder that affects approximately one in eight million people.

29 Jul 2025

Senescent macrophages emerge as key drivers of tumor progression

Macrophages are versatile immune cells, tasked with cleaning up pathogens and maintaining tissue health.

29 Jul 2025

Researchers map atomic structure of protein complex driving cilia movement

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structures extending from the surfaces of many cell types that generate their movement.

28 Jul 2025

AI-driven microscopy predicts and tracks protein aggregation in real time

The accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain is central to the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

24 Jul 2025

New insights reveal how FtsZ and ZapA cooperate during bacterial cell division

Bacterial cell division, a process wherein a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells, represents one of the most essential biological processes.

22 Jul 2025

Radiation primes the immune system to attack lung tumors resistant to immunotherapy

By sparking the immune system into action, radiation therapy makes certain tumors that resist immunotherapy susceptible to the treatment, leading to positive outcomes for patients, according to new research by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Netherlands Cancer Institute.

22 Jul 2025

Microbial signals rewire immunity in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a deadly cancer with particularly high prevalence in East Asia.

21 Jul 2025

Lipoxygenase emerges as a promising antiviral agent against severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) was reported in Asia, with a fatality rate that can reach as high as 50%.

18 Jul 2025

Developing AI-driven stem cell therapies to fight ovarian aging

Ovarian aging, characterized by diminishing egg reserves and quality, affects millions of women worldwide, often leading to infertility.

18 Jul 2025

Sound stress alone induces pain sensitivity and brain inflammation

Pain is an important physiological response in living organisms. While physical pain is an outcome of tissue damage, pain can manifest as diverse unpleasant sensory and emotional experiences. Many studies report that emotional or psychological stress enhances pain responses.

18 Jul 2025

Galectin-3 identified as key driver of chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and is characterized by a poor prognosis and rising mortality.

17 Jul 2025

Prestigious Stephenson Scholar Grants support cutting-edge pancreatic cancer studies

The Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute and its partner City of Hope, one of the country's largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations, today announced the six inaugural recipients of the prestigious Stephenson Scholar Grants, awarding $5.25 million to support high-impact research aimed at transforming the understanding, early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

16 Jul 2025