Scientists unlock molecular structure of key protein linked to cancer, neurological diseases
After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structures of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ),…
Developing brain cells routinely repair severe DNA damage during migration
Newborn nerve cells must squeeze through crowded, narrow spaces-through dense tissue, past other cells, between fibers-to reach the…
Light-controlled molecular switch wakes lung cancer cells for treatment
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a molecular switch that is controlled by light. It wakes lung cancer…
Study identifies immune pathway driving long-term concussion damage
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) – even mild concussions – may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that…
Circadian clock protein BMAL1 enhances inflammatory responses in immune cells
Daily life is shaped by the solar day, influencing when we wake up, eat, work, and sleep. Inside…
Silver nanoparticles enable precise DNA cutting and assembly
DNA is composed of long chains that act as the blueprint for living organisms. In genetic engineering, scientists…
Researchers develop compound 10 to slow Alzheimer’s disease progression
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows down the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms…
Novel technology maps single-cell DNA-protein interactions
A new technology allows scientists to map, in single cells, the DNA binding sites of transcription factors and…
Existing drug mitigates muscle loss from GLP-1 medications
Millions of Americans are currently taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss. But along…
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…
Targeting lipid enzymes triggers starvation states in aggressive tumor cells
While many American adults are trying to reduce cholesterol levels, certain cancerous tumors have a relentless appetite for…
Bioluminescent fungi reveal pathways for advanced biotechnology and medical applications
Like fireflies and many deep-sea creatures, certain fungi can naturally emit light through bioluminescence pathways in which specialized…