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Cytonemes: The "express subways" of the developing nervous system

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists found that cytonemes (thin, long, hair-like projections on cells) are important during neural development.

3 Jan 2024

Research reveals how "forever chemicals" damage DNA at the molecular level

Recent research published in the journal Eco-Environment & Health (Volume 2, 2023) reveals groundbreaking insights into how typical PFAAs accelerate the degradation of DNA.

26 Dec 2023

Study reveals how tiny tweaks to actin shape our cells

Tiny things matter – for instance, one amino acid can completely alter the architecture of the cell. Researchers at the Universities of Göttingen and Warwick investigated the structure and mechanics of the main component of the cytoskeleton of the cell: a protein known as actin.

22 Dec 2023

Early embryo DNA replication program reveals unexpected flexibility

The intricate process of duplicating genetic information, referred to as DNA replication, lies at the heart of the transmission of life from one cell to another and from one organism to the next.

20 Dec 2023

Novel adaptations and functions of human LINE-1 revealed by structural analysis and inhibition

Martin Taylor, MD, PhD, a physician investigator in the Department of Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor in Pathology at Harvard Medical School, is the lead corresponding author of a new study in Nature, Structural Analysis and Inhibition of Human LINE-1 ORF2 Protein Reveals Novel Adaptations and Functions.

19 Dec 2023

Study tracks evolution of deadly chicken virus using ancient DNA

An international team of scientists led by geneticists and disease biologists from the University of Oxford and LMU Munich have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of Marek's Disease Virus (MDV).

15 Dec 2023

Advanced imaging technique reveals the high-resolution structure of cyanobacterial virus

A research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has outlined the high-resolution structure of a little-known virus, improving our understanding of viral infection, which could pave the way for more accurate predictions of climate change.

14 Dec 2023

Scientists unveil 3D structure of key immune system component

An international team of researchers from LMU and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research has visualized the structure of the so-called ASC speck.

8 Dec 2023

New insights into the structures formed during antibody aggregation through 3D domain swapping

Antibodies (immunoglobulins) are Y-shaped proteins that recognize and neutralize specific pathogens. Their ability to target specific molecules or cells has made them promising candidates for future drug development.

8 Dec 2023

New discovery unveils an additional layer of the CRISPR-Cas antiviral defense system

The recent publication in Science by Mogila, Tamulaitiene et al. represents a continuation of the successful scientific research conducted by Gintautas Tamulaitis' group.

4 Dec 2023

New molecular rulers for super-resolution microscopy: A breakthrough in biological imaging

Latest super-resolution microscopy methods now achieve an optical resolution in the range of a few nanometers.

1 Dec 2023

Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, researchers supported by the Oxford Martin Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Testing (University of Oxford) have reported advances towards a novel and rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test that can return results within as little as 30 minutes.

22 Nov 2023

CÚRAM researchers make breakthrough in cell visualization

CÚRAM researchers at University of Galway, together with colleagues at the Centre for Molecular Nanometrology at University of Strathclyde have published work unveiling the inner workings of cells.

10 Nov 2023

New technique helps 'visualize' osmotic pressure within living embryonic tissues

In order to survive, organisms must control the pressure inside them, from the single-cell level to tissues and organs.

3 Nov 2023

Time-lapsed images show how magnesium ions coordinate double-stranded breaks in CRISPR-Cas9

The gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has led to revolutionary changes in agriculture, health research and more.

2 Nov 2023

New "clickable" pseudoviruses could revolutionize virus research

Pseudoviruses resemble impostors: although harmless, they are designed in such a way that they can hardly be distinguished from their dangerous relatives. This makes them an invaluable tool in virus research.

2 Nov 2023

Gut bacteria promote social behavior and wound healing through oxytocin signaling

The gut microbiome, a community of trillions of microbes living in the human intestines, has an increasing reputation for affecting not only gut health but also the health of organs distant from the gut.

2 Nov 2023

UH researcher awarded $1.2 million grant to unravel mystery of Z-RNA

University of Houston Assistant Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Quentin Vicens has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to unravel the mystery of Z-RNA – an enigmatic RNA structure within our cells that plays a critical role in immune response.

2 Nov 2023

UTA biology professor awarded NIH grant for new super-resolution microscope

UTA will soon add a new piece of cutting-edge equipment to its already impressive and growing research armamentarium-;a type of super-resolution microscope (SRM) that allows biologists to see structures within a cell in even finer detail.

31 Oct 2023

UTA bioengineer receives NIH grant to develop high-resolution imaging system to quantify cell tracking

The ability to dynamically track the movement of cells is essential for modeling cellular interactions as they form organs such as the heart. But current microscope technology isn't up to the task of capturing those movements.

30 Oct 2023

Histology & Microscopy

Cytonemes: The "express subways" of the developing nervous system

Research reveals how "forever chemicals" damage DNA at the molecular level

Study reveals how tiny tweaks to actin shape our cells

Early embryo DNA replication program reveals unexpected flexibility

Novel adaptations and functions of human LINE-1 revealed by structural analysis and inhibition

Study tracks evolution of deadly chicken virus using ancient DNA

Advanced imaging technique reveals the high-resolution structure of cyanobacterial virus

Scientists unveil 3D structure of key immune system component

New insights into the structures formed during antibody aggregation through 3D domain swapping

New discovery unveils an additional layer of the CRISPR-Cas antiviral defense system

New molecular rulers for super-resolution microscopy: A breakthrough in biological imaging

Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

CÚRAM researchers make breakthrough in cell visualization

New technique helps 'visualize' osmotic pressure within living embryonic tissues

Time-lapsed images show how magnesium ions coordinate double-stranded breaks in CRISPR-Cas9

New "clickable" pseudoviruses could revolutionize virus research

Gut bacteria promote social behavior and wound healing through oxytocin signaling

UH researcher awarded $1.2 million grant to unravel mystery of Z-RNA

UTA biology professor awarded NIH grant for new super-resolution microscope

UTA bioengineer receives NIH grant to develop high-resolution imaging system to quantify cell tracking

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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