An active substance that has been known for 30 years could unexpectedly turn into a ray of hope against eye
Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer
The ABS of molecular engines
Peroxisomes are cell organelles that carry out a number of functions, including the degradation of cytotoxins. For this purpose, they
It’s all in the code: Protein production efficiency can be predicted by gene sequence
Scientists explored mRNA and protein public databases to unravel hidden meanings of the genetic code. Using a metric derived from
New science details discovery of bacterial pathogen in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
New science uncovers how an unlikely culprit, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) — the bacterium commonly associated with chronic gum disease —
Tampering with cellular fats holds great promise
Today, much of the biology underlying cells’ compositions of lipids is a black box to scientists. Even though lipids are
Ideal protein to help seniors rebuild lost muscle
While exercise buffs have long used protein supplements to gain muscle, new research from McMaster University suggests one protein source
Placenta barrier-on-a-chip could lead to better understanding of premature births
More than one in 10 babies worldwide are born prematurely, according to the World Health Organization. Now scientists report in
Paralyzed mice with spinal cord injury made to walk again: Small-molecule drug reactivates dormant nerve pathways; could complement regenerative strategies
Most people with spinal cord injury are paralyzed from the injury site down, even when the cord isn’t completely severed.
Parental chromosomes kept apart during embryo’s first division: Scientists show that mammalian life begins differently than we thought
It was long thought that during an embryo’s first cell division, one spindle is responsible for segregating the embryo’s chromosomes
Mutation and 3D modeling reveal new structure to cell division process
Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of biology. It’s what allows all living things to grow, multiply