Study reveals dual role of PFK enzyme in metabolism and cell cycle progression
A metabolic enzyme studied for over seven decades has a hidden second function – it can unwind RNA…
Scientists uncover unexpected cancer target on tumor cell surfaces
For five decades, scientists have known about a notorious cancer-causing enzyme called SRC. But they always assumed it…
Enzyme helps maintain retinal progenitor cells during eye development
The retina is a thin layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye that detects light…
New method isolates true transcription factor targets in tuberculosis bacteria
Inside every cell, thousands of molecular signals collide, overlap, and compensate, obscuring the true drivers of gene expression.…
Targeted fluorescent probes for high-ccontrast cancer detection
Cancer is a universal issue that affects uncountably many people around the world. Many will turn to surgery…
How zinc deficiency could worsen heart inflammation and what that means for patients
New research suggests that zinc does far more than support immunity, revealing intricate molecular switches that may influence…
Identifying the core catalyst for muscle energy production
Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for…
NUS scientists transform kombu into a probiotic superfood with fruity aromas
Kombu (Saccharina japonica) is a brown seaweed extensively cultivated and consumed in Japan, Korea and China. Despite its…
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
Engineered enzyme enables fast and accurate RNA synthesis
From vaccines and diagnostics to emerging gene-based therapies, RNA molecules are now central to modern medicine. But as…
Aging brains struggle to recycle synaptic proteins
As we age, we begin to lose the connections that wire up our brains-and neuroscientists aren’t sure why. …
Health benefits and risks uncovered
A new review finds that while the carnivore diet may deliver short-term improvements, weak evidence and emerging risks…