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Researchers combine two nanomachines to build lifelike DNA networks

Drawing inspiration from the dynamic architecture of living systems, researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo and Kyoto University have harnessed two chemically fueled biomolecular nanomachines, DNA polymerase and kinesin, to synthesize and actively assemble complex, hierarchical DNA networks.

19 Aug 2026

Researchers develop new tool to estimate a cell's biological age

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University have developed a new tool that estimates a cell's biological age by analyzing its gene activity.

18 Aug 2026

Salk scientists use DNA origami to track molecular movements

Scientists often describe life as a series of chemical reactions. Pallav Kosuri, PhD, describes life as movement. Chemical reactions are how you drive the movement of atoms, proteins, cells, and bodies-without movement, there is no life.

14 Aug 2026

New method enables more precise labeling of protein-protein interactions in cancer-specific cells

Using a photochemically driven labeling technique, a Cornell University-led research group has devised a strategy for capturing cancer-specific protein-to-protein interactions, which could one day spawn targeted therapies for prostate, small-cell lung, pancreatic and other deadly forms of the disease.

14 Aug 2026

Weizmann study reveals how DNA repair enzymes choose targets

When a wound does not heal properly, it leaves a scar. Similarly, mutations – which are permanent changes to genetic code – are often the result of damaged DNA that has not been properly repaired.

14 Aug 2026

Synthetic peptide enables modular detection of coronavirus protease activity

A research team has computationally designed a synthetic peptide that enables modular detection of the enzymatic activity of coronavirus 3C-like protease (3CLPro), an enzyme essential for viral replication and maturation.

13 Aug 2026

Study sheds new light on the physiological roles of protein quality control at the ribosome

Scientists at the Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) and the CECAD Cluster of Excellence on Aging Research have demonstrated in a biomedical study that ribosomes, the protein factories of our cells, face an unusually tough challenge when building large, membrane‑embedded proteins.

12 Aug 2026

Bruker announces strategic collaboration with Atinary Technologies to advance Self-Driving Laboratories

Bruker Corporation today announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Atinary Technologies Inc., the pioneer of Self-Driving Labs® technologies and AI-driven R&D with applications in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, and materials.

From SciY 12 Aug 2026

Circular RNAs offer new pathways to reduce cancer therapy side-effects

A new review highlights the growing importance of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in addressing one of the most pressing challenges in modern oncology: treatment-related toxicity.

6 Aug 2026

New insights highlight Megalin's expanding role in disease management

A comprehensive new analysis is shining a spotlight on Megalin, a powerful and highly versatile receptor that plays a central role in maintaining cellular balance, organ function, and overall human health.

5 Aug 2026

KCNE gene family emerges as a promising target for future precision medicine

A growing understanding of the KCNE gene family is reshaping how scientists view the regulation of electrical signaling across the human body, highlighting its essential role in maintaining normal physiological function and its connection to a wide range of diseases.

5 Aug 2026

Specialized selenoproteins play critical role in regulating cellular health

A new review highlights the remarkable importance of selenoproteins, a specialized group of molecules that, despite their small size, play a decisive role in shaping cellular fate and maintaining biological balance.

5 Aug 2026

Complete medaka genome sequence reveals repetitive DNA with biological significance

Researchers sequenced the genomes of three medakas, or Japanese rice fish, which are a common model organism used for biological research, nearly 10 and 20 years ago.

3 Aug 2026

ESCRT-III proteins play an unexpected role in protecting DNA bridges during cell division

Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and distribute its DNA between two new cells. However, in some cases, chromosomes do not fully separate, leaving behind thin strands of DNA known as DNA bridges that connect the two newly formed cells.

31 Jul 2026