Cell proliferation gene plays a distinct role in cells that no longer proliferate
In a tale of identities as divergent as “The Prince and the Pauper,” a well-known cancer-causing gene also…
Occult hepatitis B mutations drive liver cancer growth via Akt mTOR pathway
Occult hepatitis B virus (OBI) infection presents a significant global health challenge, notoriously flying under the radar of…
‘Milestone’: Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life
Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they have built the most life-like synthetic cell yet, creating a…
Microplastics found in human bile may be associated with gallstones
Microplastics are now turning up in human bile, and new research reveals how these tiny particles may disrupt…
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 simulate complete life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell
By simulating the life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell – from DNA replication to protein translation to…
New method reveals how human cells initiate DNA replication
When cells proliferate, genomic DNA is precisely duplicated once per cell cycle. Abnormalities in this DNA replication process…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…
Digital twin of lung cancer cell offers new insights into tumor growth and treatment
An enhanced computer model is now helping to provide fresh insights into cancer-cell growth and how it can…