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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Transport Processes in Nuclear Pores of Human Cells Elucidated

Our genetic material is hidden inside the nucleus of our cells, well protected by a double membrane. All molecules wishing to pass through must thread their way through one of several thousand nuclear pores.

12 Nov 2026

Key Developmental Protein Directs the Construction of Its Own Transport Pathways

Cytonemes are tendril-like appendages that developing cells use to communicate across large distances.

12 Nov 2026

Structural Biology Breakthroughs May Prevent Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Barley

Researchers from Adelaide University and Plant Synthetic Biology Australia have uncovered new insights into the molecular machinery controlling the dormancy-to-germination transition in barley, potentially paving the way for improved crop varieties and better outcomes for farmers, maltsters and brewers.

12 Nov 2026

Beyond the Histone Code: A New Route to Gene Silencing

Researchers in the labs of Dr Jan Padeken at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, and Prof. Susan Mango at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, have revealed that two major gene-silencing proteins have more than one way to keep genes switched off.

12 Nov 2026

Why Do tRNAs Carry Extra Triplets Where They “Shouldn’t” Be?

The genetic code sets the relationship between genetic instructions and amino acids, the building blocks that form proteins. How this relationship first emerged is a key unresolved topic in evolutionary biology.

11 Nov 2026

Targeting lipA for Precise Management of Bacterial Outbreaks in Intensive Aquaculture

Bacterial diseases pose persistent challenges for intensive aquaculture, where outbreaks can damage fish health and cause substantial economic losses.

11 Nov 2026

Lab Thread Launches New AI Tools and Strengthens Platform with Universal AI Assistant Compatibility

Lab Thread Ltd, a UK-based life science software company, today announced the launch of a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets scientists connect their own AI assistants directly to their laboratory data.

10 Nov 2026

Astrocytic Signaling Pathway Sustains Neuronal Function and Blood Flow

What happens in our brains when we experience sensory stimulation? During everyday activities such as jogging, reading, or listening to music, sensory inputs activate neurons in specific brain regions.

10 Nov 2026

Alveolar Macrophage Malfunction Discovered as a Primary Driver of Lung Disease

A new UCLA Health study in mice has identified a new potential trigger for pulmonary fibrosis: lipid dysregulation (a fat imbalance) within alveolar macrophages.

10 Nov 2026

Investigating Viral Protein Behavior in Human Cells via Andes Virus

Mount Sinai researchers have identified a single amino acid difference between rodent- and human-derived Andes virus isolates that changes how a key viral protein behaves inside human cells.

9 Nov 2026

Could a Swallowed Robotic Capsule Replace Insulin Injections?

This study presents a biodegradable robot that delivers insulin directly to the intestine, achieving delayed release and lowering blood sugar in pig models.

6 Nov 2026

Multi Immersion Microscope Captures Rapid 3D Dynamics in Living Cells

An international team of researchers led by UT Southwestern Medical Center has developed a versatile light-sheet microscope that captures 3D views of biological samples, from activity inside living cells to larger tissues.

6 Nov 2026

KARAP Deficiency Enhances Macrophage IL-10 Production and Epithelial Barrier Repair

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory bowel disease in which persistent mucosal inflammation damages the epithelial barrier.

5 Nov 2026

Biomimetic Protein Scaffolds Enable Living Dentin Regeneration in Dental Cavities

A protein that helps build teeth may one day be used to allow damaged teeth to repair themselves.

5 Nov 2026

Systematic Genetic Mapping Opens New Doors for Tuberculosis Drug Discovery

Rockefeller scientists have created the most comprehensive map to date of how essential genes interact in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB).

5 Nov 2026

Study Identifies Enzymatic Regulation Mechanisms Involved in Tumor Survival and Resistance Pathways

Decoding of messenger RNA (mRNA) occurs during translation, the vital cellular process that builds proteins. Errors in this process are known to lead to cancer growth.

4 Nov 2026

Nanoparticle Displayed Antibody Fragments Ease Asthma Associated Goblet Cell Hyperplasia

Airway mucus is part of innate lung defense, but when production overwhelms clearance, it obstructs airflow and worsens disease.

4 Nov 2026

Unraveling the Molecular Complexity of SARS-CoV-2 Genome Regulation

A study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine has identified new targets for antiviral drugs against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

4 Nov 2026

Innate Immune Sensor cGAS Acts as Nuclear Metabolic Regulator

Scientists at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered an unexpected role for a key innate immune protein, revealing how it helps regulate cholesterol levels inside cells and influences tumor growth and treatment response.

4 Nov 2026

Targeting CDK1 to Optimize Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have found that the functioning of a protein known as CDK1 in breast cancer is associated with their reaction to a widely used treatment. This finding has the potential to guide more personalized treatment strategies for individuals.

3 Nov 2026

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Transport Processes in Nuclear Pores of Human Cells Elucidated

Key Developmental Protein Directs the Construction of Its Own Transport Pathways

Structural Biology Breakthroughs May Prevent Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Barley

Beyond the Histone Code: A New Route to Gene Silencing

Why Do tRNAs Carry Extra Triplets Where They “Shouldn’t” Be?

Targeting lipA for Precise Management of Bacterial Outbreaks in Intensive Aquaculture

Lab Thread Launches New AI Tools and Strengthens Platform with Universal AI Assistant Compatibility

Astrocytic Signaling Pathway Sustains Neuronal Function and Blood Flow

Alveolar Macrophage Malfunction Discovered as a Primary Driver of Lung Disease

Investigating Viral Protein Behavior in Human Cells via Andes Virus

Could a Swallowed Robotic Capsule Replace Insulin Injections?

Multi Immersion Microscope Captures Rapid 3D Dynamics in Living Cells

KARAP Deficiency Enhances Macrophage IL-10 Production and Epithelial Barrier Repair

Biomimetic Protein Scaffolds Enable Living Dentin Regeneration in Dental Cavities

Systematic Genetic Mapping Opens New Doors for Tuberculosis Drug Discovery

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