Herpes virus infection softens cell nuclei through internal mechanical changes
A recent international research project has used advanced microscopy techniques and computational modeling to discover why virus infection…
Scientists uncover new mechanism initiating gene transcription
Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular…
Chemotherapy-induced gut changes trigger anti-metastatic immune response
Chemotherapy commonly damages the intestinal lining, a well-known side effect. But this injury does not remain confined to…
Coffee-based staining offers eco-friendly solution for electron microscopy
Researchers at TU Graz have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive…
SN101 iPSC-derived therapy relieves chronic pain and preserves joints
SereNeuro Therapeutics, a preclinical biotechnology company developing non-opioid pain therapies, unveiled new data today on a novel approach…
Virus shells use asymmetry to control RNA release and infection
Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new…
Study shines new light on how cancer avoids the mitotic stopwatch pathway
When cell division (mitosis) takes too long, it can be a sign that something is wrong with the…
New atomic structure reveals how NBCn1 transporter protein aids breast cancer cell survival
Findings UCLA scientists have characterized the structure and function of a key survival protein in breast cancer cells…
Ultrafast time-resolved observation of non-thermal current-induced switching in an antiferromagnetic Weyl semimetal
Satoh, T. et al. Spin oscillations in antiferromagnetic NiO triggered by circularly polarized light. Phys. Rev. Lett. 105,…
New technique overcomes technological barrier in 3D brain imaging
Scientists at the Swiss Light Source SLS have succeeded in mapping a piece of brain tissue in 3D…
Tattoo ink alters immune cells and weakens some vaccine responses
New research reveals that tattoo pigments don’t just stay in the skin, they migrate into lymph nodes, trigger…
New insights into ribosome collisions and stress response
LMU researchers uncover the mechanism by which ribosomes raise alarms in the cell. Ribosomes, the protein factories of…