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New research shows how stem cells act in the intestine

The use of stem cells in medical therapy is a hot issue. Scientists are still unsure of how cells decide to divide or differentiate in order to regenerate organs. Recently, scientists discovered a new biophysical mechanism that controls stem cells in mice’s intestines.

14 Jul 2022

Researchers identify the molecular route that leads to autoimmune disease inflammation

Mitochondria are self-contained organelles that reside inside cells and are tasked with producing the chemical energy required to power vital tasks necessary for life and wellbeing. They have their own mini-chromosome and DNA.

From UC San Diego 14 Jul 2022

Scientists discover the first structures of angiotensin-converting enzyme using cryo-EM

University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have used cryo-electron microscopy to identify the first complete structures of the human angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) (cryo-EM). A protein that controls blood pressure, ACE, is essential for maintaining good heart health.

14 Jul 2022

Researchers capture images of antibodies attacking neuron receptors using Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility

Scientists have for the first time photographed an autoantibody coupled to a receptor on the surface of a nerve cell using the Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility at UT Southwestern.

14 Jul 2022

Analyzing and acknowledging HIV protein may result in new treatments, study reveals

Researchers from Rutgers University and the Salk Institute defined the molecular structure of the HIV Pol polyprotein, a protein that helps the virus propagate and spread throughout the body, in an exploration that could lead to the formation of potential treatments for more than 40 million HIV patients globally.

From Rutgers University 11 Jul 2022

Researchers target human protein to combat SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses

People are realizing now, more than two years into the COVID-19 disease outbreak, that the “new normal” will most likely involve practicing to coexist with SARS-CoV-2.

1 Jul 2022

Researchers discover a way for detecting resistance-encoding genes in bacteria

Chalmers University of Technology researchers have devised a method for detecting certain bacterial genes that encode resistance using conventional microscopes, which are already used to diagnose TB in low-income countries.

27 Jun 2022

New gene may affect the upper motor neuron cells in the nervous system, study reveals

A recent genetic finding supports the theory that abnormal lipid (fat) transport pathways inside brain cells cause motor neuron degenerative disorders.

From University of Exeter 20 Jun 2022

Researchers capture a new high-resolution view of the rabies virus

Around 59,000 individuals are shockingly killed by the rabies virus each year, and several of them are children. Some victims, particularly children, discover they have been exposed after it is too late.

20 Jun 2022

Researchers utilize AI to reveal hitherto unknown 3D structures in rotavirus spike protein

The three types of rotavirus that cause gastroenteritis in individuals, known as groups A, B, and C, are the most well-known and afflict predominantly youngsters.

10 Jun 2022

Researchers determine small protein’s structure, likely to pave the way for advanced treatments

For the first time, researchers have deciphered the atomic structure of a protein that transports one of the body’s most vital neurotransmitters into neurons.

9 Jun 2022

Novel insights into how some bacteria evade antibiotics

Scientists have revealed how antibiotics can regress certain fast-growing bacteria. The research was published in the journal eLife on June 8th, 2022.

8 Jun 2022

Researchers use new technique to examine the composition of cell walls from young poplar trees

To optimize biomaterials for reliable, cost-effective paper production, building construction, and biofuel development, researchers often study the structure of plant cells using techniques such as freezing plant samples or placing them in a vacuum.

8 Jun 2022

Study describes the importance of the autoimmune response in bacteria

CRISPR has made headlines in recent years for its potential to help patients with conditions as diverse as blindness and sickle cell disease. However, bacteria were already using CRISPR as an immune system to combat viruses long before humans adopted it to combat genetic disorders.

3 Jun 2022

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Latest Microscopy News and Research

New research shows how stem cells act in the intestine

Researchers identify the molecular route that leads to autoimmune disease inflammation

Scientists discover the first structures of angiotensin-converting enzyme using cryo-EM

Researchers capture images of antibodies attacking neuron receptors using Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility

Analyzing and acknowledging HIV protein may result in new treatments, study reveals

Researchers target human protein to combat SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses

Researchers discover a way for detecting resistance-encoding genes in bacteria

New gene may affect the upper motor neuron cells in the nervous system, study reveals

Researchers capture a new high-resolution view of the rabies virus

Researchers utilize AI to reveal hitherto unknown 3D structures in rotavirus spike protein

Researchers determine small protein’s structure, likely to pave the way for advanced treatments

Novel insights into how some bacteria evade antibiotics

Researchers use new technique to examine the composition of cell walls from young poplar trees

Study describes the importance of the autoimmune response in bacteria

Researchers reveal that new compact version of Cas7-11 enzyme improves RNA editing

Study shows how gene related to Nascimento Syndrome activates the cell response to stress

Scientists develop powerful tools using CRISPR-Cas9 to repair genetic diseases

Study uncovers how CD8+ T cells can divide and produce two distinct daughter cells

New study explores how human plastins behave in cells

Researchers develop primitive endoderm stem cells in mice

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