Molecular Biology

Researchers used AI to decode a key DNA sequence, known as the "initiator," which acts as an "on switch" for human genes, found in about 60% of genes.

Scientists have discovered a protein, EPS8, that accumulates with age and may trigger neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Huntington's by promoting toxic protein aggregation.

A sulfur-based compound called LASSS may enhance muscle repair in aging individuals by protecting and strengthening a key protein involved in muscle regeneration.

A new study reveals plants reroute sugars to injured tissues, concentrating glucose at wound sites to fuel regeneration and healing.

Physicists discovered that attractive forces between molecular condensates can cause unexpected movement, providing new insights into cellular organization and molecular machine design.

Scientists have discovered a molecular switch involving the STING protein that drives brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease, offering a new target for treatments.

Research from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology reveals that the first nucleotide of an RNA molecule, A or G, significantly impacts the strength of the cellular antiviral immune response.

New evidence shows original organic molecules, including collagen, can survive in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones, challenging previous scientific understanding.

RIKEN researchers identified the ngly2 gene responsible for an acid-active deglycosylating enzyme in fish embryos and determined its molecular structure, suggesting its role in aquatic adaptation.

New research suggests that a father's lifestyle, including exercise and diet, can epigenetically influence offspring traits through specific RNA molecules in sperm.

A new AI-powered computational method, SpaMosaic, unifies fragmented cell data into comprehensive spatial atlases, accelerating the mapping of the body's cells and predicting unmeasured molecular layers.

Scientists discovered a microscopic pond organism with a unique genetic code, reassigning stop signals and challenging assumptions about gene translation.