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Researchers employ 3D holographic microscopy to visualize bioplastic in living cells

Scientists from KAIST inspected the accumulation of bioplastic granules in living bacterial cells with the help of 3D holographic microscopy.

29 Jul 2021

Study identifies the role of lysosomes in the spread of Parkinson’s disease

In the past few decades, neurodegenerative diseases have turned into one of the top 10 worldwide causes of death.

26 Jul 2021

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 variant is less sensitive to inhibition by antibodies

SARS-CoV-2 is still a major threat to humankind. The constant emergence of variants makes the threat made by the virus difficult to estimate. The SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 spread in India and gave rise to the Delta variant, B.1.617.2, which is now dominant in numerous countries.

23 Jul 2021

Cell couriers offer clue to how cancers metastasize into secondary tumors

A protein involved in making cells move offers a clue to how certain types of cancer metastasize and develop into secondary tumors, according to new research from the University of Warwick.

From The University of Warwick 22 Jul 2021

Research substantiates nanoparticles as promising platforms for cell nano-sensors

Researchers published an article that represents the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and flow cytometry study of A-549 (human lung carcinoma) cellular uptake of Pr3+:LaF3 nanoparticles.

21 Jul 2021

$Microcrystal electron diffraction could help obtain potential pharmaceutical structures$

Microcrystal electron diffraction could help obtain potential pharmaceutical structures

In the process of drug development, solving structures of potential therapeutics with X-ray diffraction (XRD) has been a presumed, critical step so far.

16 Jul 2021

Nanobody mapping using NMR proves a promising alternative for therapeutic use

Researchers used NMR techniques to determine the structure of a nanobody, facilitating a better understanding of how the protein fights against diseases.

6 Jul 2021

Mutations on SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins create antibody-resistant variants

Researchers have identified how mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein separately create variants that are potentially resistant to antibodies.

1 Jul 2021

A new treatment approach against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists have come up with a new method to treat SARS-CoV-2 infection by fixing the cell damage instead of fighting the virus directly.

21 Jun 2021

Novel technique greatly increases the resolution of atomic force microscopy

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a computational technique that greatly increases the resolution of atomic force microscopy, a specialized type of microscope that "feels" the atoms at a surface.

17 Jun 2021

Study decodes the activation mechanism of immune cells

Chemokines are small proteins that adhere to these chemokine receptors and regulate the behavior and movement of white blood cells.

17 Jun 2021

Researchers identify new therapeutic targets for flaviviruses

In a recent study, Australian scientists used an original approach to resolve the 3D structure of flaviviruses with an unprecedented level of detail, identifying small molecules known as 'pocket factors' as new therapeutic targets.

2 Jun 2021

New data shows how exercise improves efficiency of energy production in muscle

Mitochondria are the cell's power plants and produce the majority of a cell's energy needs through an electrochemical process called electron transport chain coupled to another process known as oxidative phosphorylation.

28 May 2021

24 Hours of Life Science Online Conference

On June 2, 2021, JEOL will focus on advances in life science research using electron microscopy in its “24 Hours of Life Science” conference.

From JEOL USA, Inc. 21 May 2021

New study investigates the functions of water-dominated ecosystems

Hydrological fluctuation can significantly influence and alter the functions of water-dominated ecosystems.

10 May 2021

New method to repartition carbon resources from carbohydrates to lipids in microalgae

A cross-institutional study has led to a new method for the repartition of carbon resources in microalgae from carbohydrates to lipids. It is anticipated that this process will be used to produce biofuel.

7 May 2021

Natural molecule can effectively block the binding of human antibodies to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have found that a natural molecule can effectively block the binding of a subset of human antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. The discovery may help explain why some COVID-19 patients can become severely ill despite having high levels of antibodies against the virus.

23 Apr 2021

Study reveals how some antibodies can effectively disable ebolaviruses

Some survivors of ebolavirus outbreaks make antibodies that can broadly neutralize these viruses--and now, scientists at Scripps Research have illuminated how these antibodies can disable the viruses so effectively. The insights may be helpful for developing effective therapies.

16 Apr 2021

Novel method to activate and visualize protein channels that keep bacteria alive

Almost all bacteria rely on the same emergency valves--protein channels that pop open under pressure, releasing a deluge of cell contents.

15 Apr 2021

Study discovers how some proteins ensure repair of errors introduced during DNA replication

Researchers have discovered how specific proteins ensure the rectification of errors introduced into the DNA when it replicates.

7 Apr 2021