Tiny tweaks in DNA folding can have big effects. A study from Umeå University shows that even the most subtle changes in ...

Taste receptors are specialized proteins that facilitate the sense of taste. There are different groups of receptors for ...

The protein homeostasis (proteostasis) network (Balch et al, 2008), consisting of a collection of molecular chaperones, ...

In two new studies, scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered detailed blueprints of how certain ...

Cell division is one of the most thoroughly studied processes in biology, yet many of its details remain mysterious. A century-old puzzle surrounding the “crown” of cell division – the kinetochore ...

A new collaborative study between six universities, including three in Australia, has demonstrated how caesium bromide can significantly improve the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells.

Receptor proteins, expressed on the cell surface or within the cell, bind to different signaling molecules, known as ligands, ...

Researchers at Linköping University have built artificial neurons from conductive plastics that replicate up to 17 biological ...

Elevated cortisol levels, often triggered by chronic stress, significantly impair memory and brain function. Research ...

Dendrimers enable perovskite solar cells to recover from moisture damage by capturing key components, allowing repeatable ...

Epigenetics, a relatively underappreciated field by those unfamiliar with its significance, holds profound implications for our overall health and well-being. Simply put, epigenetics explores how ...

Hepatitis B, a widespread viral infection, targets the liver and can lead to chronic issues if not managed. While some clear ...