Small but powerful: Ubiquitin controls the lifespan and distribution of proteins in the cell, but it can also determine their shape, function, or interactions with other cellular components. Ubiquitin ligases are key to this ...
Biotechnology
Sep 17, 2025
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A collaborative research team led by Lu Fei from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Guo Zifeng from the Institute of Botany of CAS, together with their ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 3, 2025
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Soybeans (Glycine max) are a vital global source of plant protein and oil, used in food, feed, and industry. Increasing soybean yields is critical for ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agriculture. However, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 26, 2025
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Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's deadliest infectious disease—and one of the hardest to cure. Standard treatment requires a cocktail of multiple drugs over at least six months, and one in five patients have a type of TB ...
Biotechnology
Aug 25, 2025
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Early in the pandemic, most research, including our own, focused on designing drugs that could block the virus's spike protein. This was a logical first step, but as we've seen, the virus is a moving target. It was rapidly ...
During DNA replication, the classic double helix can temporarily rearrange into an alternative structure known as a DNA three-way junction (3WJ). These configurations form a well-defined central cavity capable of hosting ...
Biochemistry
Jul 23, 2025
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Pathogenic Salmonella injects effector proteins into the cells of the gastrointestinal tract to penetrate and multiply within them. The bacteria are usually ingested with contaminated food. They can cause serious gastrointestinal ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 14, 2025
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A research team from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich has developed an advanced delivery system that transports gene-editing tools based on the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system into living cells with ...
Biotechnology
Apr 9, 2025
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Protein kinase research presents an opportunity to explore molecular targets in the body to treat diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders. These enzymes have the potential to bind to cellular sites and inhibit dysfunctional ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 11, 2025
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When scientists develop new molecules—whether for the purposes of agriculture, species control, or life-saving drugs—it's important to know exactly what their targets are. Thoroughly understanding a molecule's interactions, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 17, 2025
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