Researchers used advanced microscopy to uncover important protein structures. For the first time, two important protein structures in the human body are being visualized, thanks in part to cutting-edge technology at the University of…
Category: 5. Biology
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Scientists Finally “See” Key Protein That Controls Inflammation
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Sharks Follow This Universal Math Rule, Confirming a Century-Old Law of Biology
A new study has confirmed that sharks follow established patterns when it comes to body size, and this finding could change how scientists understand biological trends throughout the animal kingdom. For over a hundred years, scientists have used…
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These 545-million-year-old fossil trails just rewrote the story of evolution
The Cambrian explosion was an extraordinary phenomenon in the evolution of life on the planet that led to the emergence of many animal phyla and the diversification of species. During this period, some 530 million years ago, most of the basic…
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New study reveals how diverse brain cells unite to guide decisions
Every decision begins invisibly.
Long before someone acts, the brain is already hard at work gathering evidence, weighing options, and gradually committing to a choice. But even when faced with the same evidence, people can arrive…
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LMU researchers uncover mechanism for metabolism without cell membranes
LMU researchers have demonstrated a possible mechanism for metabolic processes without cell membranes in water-filled pores.
Looking at life today, it is difficult to imagine how complex biological processes and structures could…
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Deciphering the structure of human protease SENP5 unlocks new therapeutic paths
A research led by the IBB-UAB has managed to decypher the structure of the human protease SENP5, implicated in neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases and the development of cancer. The research, published in Nature…
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New study reveals how nymphaeol A interacts with cell membranes
A new study by Professor José Villalaín, Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), provides a detailed description of how nymphaeol A – a compound found in propolis – behaves…
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New center in Copenhagen to pioneer the future of protein design
Designed proteins are anticipated to have groundbreaking impact on a range of issues from treating disease to tackling environmental problems. With a DKK 700 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and headed by Professor Dek…
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Soil bacterium offers clues for new bioactive compounds
A recent study by an interdisciplinary research team shows how a soil bacterium can become a source of inspiration in the search of new active substances. Genomic analyses of the plant pathogen Pseudomonas syringae shed light on…
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Largest Indian genome study reveals 50,000 years of genetic history
With around 5,000 different ethno-linguistic and religious groups, India is one of the most culturally and genetically diverse countries in the world. Yet, it remains underrepresented in genomic surveys, even when compared to other…
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