Cells, who needs them? Biochemists turn to proteins in a tube
Michael Jewett sometimes finds himself at odds with biology. As a bioengineer who uses synthetic biology to study…
Chemistry at a tipping point
Lent, R. W., Brown, S. D. & Hackett, G. Toward a unifying social cognitive theory of career and…
New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
A protein–foldamer supramolecular synthon for self-assembled hybrid architectures
Regan, L. & DeGrado, W. F. Characterization of a helical protein designed from first principles. Science 241, 976–978…
New Drug Turns Cancer’s Favorite Fuel Into a Deadly Weakness
Microscope image of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of cancer to arise in the liver. Credit: University…
The Kombucha Surprise: One Ingredient Dramatically Changes Its Chemistry and Health Potential
Scientists have discovered that the type of tea used to make kombucha dramatically influences how fermentation unfolds, producing…
A Strange Quantum Effect May Explain One of Biology’s Greatest Mysteries
Researchers have uncovered a possible explanation for why living systems repeatedly choose one molecular form instead of its…
‘An AlphaFold 4’ – scientists marvel at DeepMind drug spin-off’s exclusive new AI
The AI tool includes predictions of how proteins interact with potential therapeutic molecules.Credit: Isomorphic Labs Nearly two years…
A ‘time capsule for cells’ stores the secret experiences of their past
Ribosomes, pictured here, synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid chains. Credit: Christoph Burgstedt/Science Photo…
Civet Robusta and natural Robusta coffee are different on key fatty acid methyl esters and total fat
The civet’s diet in coffee-forest habitats includes over 55 food items, with coffee berries constituting most of their…
World Record Set For Fastest Genome Sequencing | Health
Key Takeaways Researchers have set a new world record for fastest whole human genome sequencing The team completed…
Leads Agri Genetics sees critical need to integrate advanced genomics with traditional breeding
The Integrated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Cattle and Plant Genomics aims to modernise India’s cattle and crop…