Scientists at the University of Groningen have constructed synthetic vesicles in which ATP, the main…
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Biological ‘rosetta stone’ brings scientists closer to deciphering how the body is built
Every animal, from an ant to a human, contains in their genome pieces of DNA…
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Regulating the activity of RNA molecules
Messenger RNA molecules contain genetic information and thus control the synthesis of proteins in living…
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Immune cells drive gallstone formation
Sticky meshworks of DNA and proteins extruded by white blood cells called neutrophils act as…
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Alzheimer’s protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions: Model reveals new role for overlooked electron relationships
The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than…
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Molecular switch for ‘exhaustion mode’ of immune cells discovered
Tumors and certain viral infections pose a challenge to the human body which the immune…
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Phantom sensations: When the sense of touch deceives
Without being aware of it, people sometimes wrongly perceive tactile sensations. A new study in…
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Discovery of new genetic causes of male infertility: Will lead to better diagnosis and treatment
Infertility — the failure to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse — affects one…
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The Lypla1 gene impacts obesity in a sex-specific manner
Susceptibility to obesity, insulin resistance and other cardio-metabolic traits may also be dependent on a…
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More than a protein factory: A role for ribosomes in regulating human gene expression
Researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have discovered a new function of ribosomes…
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