NSF awards $19 million to build 3D biological observatory for revealing life’s smallest structures
How does learning change the wiring of your brain? How does a shark’s eye make sense of its…
New 3D structure reveals how cancer-linked BRD4 protein binds to chromosomes
A new 3D-structure of a cancer-linked protein bound to its cellular partner reveals details of how the protein…
A Quantum Computer Could Make Electron Microscopes Far More Powerful
An electron microscope capable of performing quantum computing operations using built-in ion traps. Credit: TU Wien A new…
Rituximab alters T-cell metabolism in patients with nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is caused when the filtering system in the kidneys is damaged, allowing large amounts of protein…
Scientists capture how bacteria build their protective antibiotic-resistant barriers
Gram-negative bacteria are responsible for causing several infections that are hard to treat, owing to their high resistance…
Walking protein structure explains how cells activate molecular motors
A nerve cell resembles a vast tree with branches that communicate with thousands of other cells. To function,…
Antifungal nanoparticles made from immune cell membranes fight infections
Tiny particles made from the membranes of human immune cells could offer a promising new way to fight…
New structural insights overturn old assumptions about malaria entry
For nearly half a century, scientists have known that malaria parasites force their way into human red blood cells through a…
Advanced chip-based sensor identifies traumatic brain injury markers
Researchers have developed a chip-based metasurface biosensor that can detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) biomarkers at extremely low…
US scientists’ new electron microscopy tech delivers 10,000x magnification
Researchers in the United States have built a technology that boosts the performance of electron microscopes. Berkeley Lab…
US scientists’ new electron microscopy tech delivers 10,000x magnification
Researchers in the United States have built a technology that boosts the performance of electron microscopes. Berkeley Lab…
Scientists visualize a key cell protein regulating inflammatory disease pathways
University of Cincinnati structural biologists are the first in the world to visualize a key cell protein as part…