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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.

Two new compounds can block cancer cell’s escape route

Cancer cells are capable of escaping chemotherapy and radiotherapy by activating a signaling pathway that prevents them from dying.

27 Jul 2023

Researchers create "synthetic embryos" from bovine pluripotent stem cells

An article published in the journal Cell Stem Cell describes the first scientific study to develop blastoids – "synthetic embryos", as they were initially (and incorrectly) called – from bovine pluripotent stem cells (PSCs).

26 Jul 2023

Positive experiences can reverse cognitive decline in old age

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 13, entitled, "MSK1 is required for the beneficial synaptic and cognitive effects of enriched experience across the lifespan."

26 Jul 2023

Researchers uncover the biology behind insulin production

The discovery of insulin has saved the lives of millions of people with diabetes worldwide, but little is known about the first step of insulin synthesis.

25 Jul 2023

Breakthrough stress sensor discovery reveals new mechanism of antimicrobial resistance

Researchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have discovered a new stress signaling system that enables bacteria cells to adapt and protect themselves against the immune system and certain antibiotics.

24 Jul 2023

Researchers uncover novel targets for treatment of schistosomiasis

The worms that cause schistosomiasis (Schistosoma mansoni) are unusual in several ways, especially the fact that male and female adults must stay paired together throughout their lives for reproduction to be successful.

21 Jul 2023

New $7 million grant supports research on how environmental chemicals impact gut microbiome

Worldwide, high rates of obesity and other inflammatory conditions are associated with increased risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

21 Jul 2023

ASBMB urges policymakers to sustain funding for NIH

On July 19, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology released a statement expressing concerns on the National Institutes of Health budget proposed in the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding bill.

21 Jul 2023

New protein discovered in Alzheimer's brains could lead to better diagnosis and treatment

Alzheimer's is considered a disease of old age, with most people being diagnosed after 65. But the condition actually begins developing out of sight many years before any symptoms emerge.

19 Jul 2023

BUB1 protein and its kinase activity may regulate EGFR activation

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 13, entitled, "Budding uninhibited by benzimidazoles-1 (BUB1) regulates EGFR signaling by reducing EGFR internalization."

18 Jul 2023

Study establishes new link between genomic instability and bacterial protein in the urogenital tract

A team of researchers from the University of Maryland School of Maryland's (UMSOM) Institute of Human Virology (IHV), a Center of Excellence of the Global Virus Network (GVN), published new findings that emphasize the crucial role of the urinary and genital tract microbiota in adverse pregnancy outcomes and genomic instability that originate in the womb during fetal development.

17 Jul 2023

PhoreMost appoints Professor Peter Parker and Dr Jason Imbriglio to Scientific Advisory Board

PhoreMost Ltd. announced Professor Peter Parker and Dr Jason Imbriglio as members of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

From PhoreMost 17 Jul 2023

MemTrax continuous recognition test shows promise in early detection of Alzheimer's disease

A new editorial paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 12, entitled, "Advancing screening for cognitive impairment: the memtrax continuous recognition test."

13 Jul 2023

Researchers develop a chemical approach to reverse aging

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unlocked a new frontier in the fight against aging and age-related diseases.

12 Jul 2023

Overdosed gene on chromosome 21 accelerates aging in people with Down's syndrome

An overdosed gene on chromosome 21 causes people with Down's Syndrome to age faster than the general population.

12 Jul 2023

Scientists track nanoscale processes of CRISPR-Cas complexes

Scientists at Leipzig University, in collaboration with colleagues at Vilnius University in Lithuania, have developed a new method to measure the smallest twists and torques of molecules within milliseconds.

12 Jul 2023

Study unveils an astounding array of unexplored protein folds in nature

A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the astonishing diversity of protein structures and their folds in nature.

12 Jul 2023

Mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome shows reduction in hepatic H2S levels

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 12, entitled, "Hepatic hydrogen sulfide levels are reduced in mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome."

11 Jul 2023

Novel protein modifies the cellular machinery responsible for producing cellulose in plant cells

Cellulose -; an integral component of plant cell walls -; is an important source of food, paper, textiles and biofuels, but how its creation is regulated within plant cells has remained unclear.

11 Jul 2023

ASBMB urges NIH to reconsider proposed policy on foreign researchers

On July 5, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology raised concerns regarding proposed changes to the National Institutes of Health "Grants Policy Statement."

7 Jul 2023

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Two new compounds can block cancer cell’s escape route

Researchers create "synthetic embryos" from bovine pluripotent stem cells

Positive experiences can reverse cognitive decline in old age

Researchers uncover the biology behind insulin production

Breakthrough stress sensor discovery reveals new mechanism of antimicrobial resistance

Researchers uncover novel targets for treatment of schistosomiasis

New $7 million grant supports research on how environmental chemicals impact gut microbiome

ASBMB urges policymakers to sustain funding for NIH

New protein discovered in Alzheimer's brains could lead to better diagnosis and treatment

BUB1 protein and its kinase activity may regulate EGFR activation

Study establishes new link between genomic instability and bacterial protein in the urogenital tract

PhoreMost appoints Professor Peter Parker and Dr Jason Imbriglio to Scientific Advisory Board

MemTrax continuous recognition test shows promise in early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers develop a chemical approach to reverse aging

Overdosed gene on chromosome 21 accelerates aging in people with Down's syndrome

Scientists track nanoscale processes of CRISPR-Cas complexes

Study unveils an astounding array of unexplored protein folds in nature

Mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome shows reduction in hepatic H2S levels

Novel protein modifies the cellular machinery responsible for producing cellulose in plant cells

ASBMB urges NIH to reconsider proposed policy on foreign researchers

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