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fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Franklin Stahl, biologist who helped reveal how DNA replicates, dies at 95

Franklin W. Stahl, a pioneer in molecular biology, passed away at 95, known for his key experiments that revealed DNA replication.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Four arrested after dismembered body of London scientist found in suitcase in Colombia

Alessandro Coatti, a scientist from the Royal Society of Biology, was found dismembered in Colombia after being reported missing.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

A step in fight against tick-borne disease - Harvard Gazette

New molecular method identifies tick sexes and mating status, aiding public health efforts against tick-borne diseases.
SF parents
fromNature
1 month ago

Reply to: False positives in study of memory-related gene expression - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for modern biological research.
Bioinformatics plays a vital role in uncovering molecular mechanisms.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How AI could help map the organized chaos in our cells

AI is transforming protein science by predicting complex molecular structures.
Google DeepMind's AlphaFold3 represents a major advancement in understanding proteins.
fromNature
2 months ago

Rare 'ambidextrous' protein breaks rules of handedness

An ancient ambidextrous protein can function in both left and right mirror-image forms, hinting at early life's molecular structure.
Coronavirus
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Uncovering How Poxvirus Hijacks Host Proteins to Spread - News Center

Poxvirus manipulation of host protein synthesis machinery reveals unique mechanisms of viral survival and replication.
Exercise
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

We know exercise is good for you. Why? He's working on it. - Harvard Gazette

Exercise is linked to health benefits, but the molecular mechanisms are still being researched.
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dubliner Oscar Despard leads team to victory in University Challenge final

A 22-year-old student led Christ's College Cambridge to victory in a quiz competition against Warwick University.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Powerful protein editors offer new ways of probing living cells

A novel protein editing technique using inteins enhances the study of protein function and localization in living cells.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Why Some Animals Live for Only Days and Others Live for Thousands of Years

Some species exhibit negligible senescence, allowing them to potentially live much longer lives if not hindered by environmental threats.
fromnews.feinberg.northwestern.edu
4 months ago

New Function Discovered for Protein Important in Leukemia - News Center

Exportin-1, also known as Xpo1 or Crm1, has a newly discovered role in aiding gene transcription by linking transcription factors to nuclear pore proteins.
Cancer
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experiment

Scientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
5 months ago

Cellular Memory: How Your Body Remembers Beyond the Brain

Cells possess memory capabilities, affecting health beyond neuronal functions.
Spaced repetition enhances cellular responses, aligned with learning principles.
Cellular memory is influenced by lifestyle choices for overall well-being.
OMG science
fromNature
5 months ago

Endogenous DNA damage at sites of terminated transcripts - Nature

Transcription-related DNA damage is more common than previously recognized and occurs at termination sites, prompting renewed research interest.
Medicine
fromNature
5 months ago

Molecular glue unexpectedly mimics the effect of cancer mutations

A small molecule drug, UM171, offers a novel mechanism by granting proteins new functions, posing implications for rational drug design.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

These Tiny Worms Account for at Least 4 Nobel Prizes

Gary Ruvkun, a molecular biologist who received the Nobel Prize, humorously referred to the tiny worm Caenorhabditis elegans as "badass" while emphasizing its significant role in scientific research.
OMG science
fromInverse
10 months ago

How To Solve A Murder In The Snow, According to Science

In extreme cold, a dead body may show little to no signs of decomposition in the initial months, complicating the investigation of time of death.
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