A team of Duke researchers has discovered that cells lining the gut of zebrafish — and probably humans too —
Gut throws cells overboard when chemical insults build up
Neurobiology: Sushi for synapses
Synapses between nerve cells in the brain undergo constant remodeling, which is the basis of learning. An Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in
How HIV infection may contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions
HIV-infected cells release vesicles that contain a viral protein called Nef, impairing cholesterol metabolism and triggering inflammation in uninfected bystander
Physics of life: Motor proteins and membrane dynamics
Motility is an essential property of many cell types, and is driven by molecular motors. A Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU)in M has
Genome research shows that the body controls the integrity of heritable genomes
Scientists have presented new findings that challenge established concepts of genetic inheritance. They have proven that somatic cells of the
HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection
Cells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 15 years
Breakthrough in how cells link together has implications in the proliferation of cancer
For cancer to be successful — from its point of view, anyway — the disease has to find a way
Spatial DNA organization forms first, then the rest
The fundamental organization of the DNA in active and inactive compartments arises immediately after fertilization of the oocyte, even before
Dead zones in circadian clocks
Most organisms have circadian clocks. In mammals, the circadian pacemaker is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the brain.
New approach for solving protein structures from tiny crystals: Technique opens door for studies of countless hard-to-crystallize proteins involved in health and disease
Using x-rays to reveal the atomic-scale 3-D structures of proteins has led to countless advances in understanding how these molecules