Microscopy News and Research

Latest Microscopy News and Research

Study Reveals New Structural Role for HIV Integrase

The tiny shell protecting the HIV virus resembles a slightly rounded ice cream cone, but there is nothing sweet about it.

19 Feb 2026

Early Brain Development May Predispose Some People to Obesity

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have revealed that a critical developmental process in the brain's hypothalamus might influence an individual's vulnerability to obesity.

18 Feb 2026

Chemical Tweaks Boost Peptide Stability and Antimicrobial Power

Antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against a range of common bacterial pathogens, including E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella and Acinetobacter, according to a warning issued by the World Health Organization last October.

16 Feb 2026

Breakthrough Study Reveals New Line of Defense Protecting the Brain

VIB and Ghent University researchers have identified and characterized a previously unknown cellular barrier in the brain, which sheds new light on how the brain is protected from the rest of the body.

13 Feb 2026

Tumor Environment Constrains Cellular Signal Carrying Vesicles

A new study may change the way scientists think about the distance traveled by tiny bubbles carrying signals between cells that are embedded in tissue.

12 Feb 2026

Hidden Neuronal Lattice May Shield the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them - signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces - in a process known as endocytosis that is essential for learning, memory and basic neural upkeep.

12 Feb 2026

The Genetic Mechanics of Bacterial Circadian Clocks

Circadian clocks play an important role in our health and well-being by synchronizing the 24-hour biological cycles with light and dark exposure. Disruptions in the rhythms of these clocks, such as jet lag and daylight saving time, might put their everyday operations out of sync.

11 Feb 2026

Study Reveals Dual Action Protein Protecting Bacteria From Phages

University of Toronto researchers have expanded our understanding of bacterial immunity with the discovery of a new protein that can both sense and counteract viral infections.

5 Feb 2026

ER-Phagy: A Novel Target for Age-Related Diseases

Improvements in public health have allowed humankind to survive to older ages than ever before, but, for many people, these added golden years are not spent in good health.

4 Feb 2026

Integrated Micro-Optical System Revolutionizes Tissue Monitoring

Microphysiological systems and organ-on-chip technologies are increasingly used to model human tissues outside the body, offering alternatives to animal experiments and traditional cell cultures.

2 Feb 2026

New Research Reveals RFC's Dynamic Partnership in DNA Synthesis

Every time a cell divides, it must copy its entire genome so that each daughter cell inherits a complete set of DNA. During that process, enzymes known as polymerases race along the DNA to copy its code and build new strands.

2 Feb 2026

Cryo-EM Uncovers Alarmone-Driven RNA Transcription Initiation

Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated.

31 Jan 2026

Spheroid Shape Predicts Cell Invasion Patterns in Collagen Matrix

As organisms develop from embryos, groups of cells migrate and reshape themselves to form all manner of complex tissues.

27 Jan 2026

AI-Designed CytoTape Records Cellular Events Over Time With High Resolution

Unraveling the mysteries of how biological organisms function begins with understanding the molecular interactions within and across large cell populations.

27 Jan 2026

A Hidden Nanomachine Behind Constant Cellular Secretion

Scientists uncover the tiny machine that delivers essential molecular packages to the cell surface, a fundamental activity for maintaining healthy cells.

19 Jan 2026

Unveiling How a Respiratory Bacterium Obtains Lipids and Targets Fatty Tissues

A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia and other respiratory infections-to obtain cholesterol and other essential lipids directly from the human body.

16 Jan 2026

Giant Virus with A Massive Genome and Unusual Infection Strategy

Ushikuvirus, a newly identified giant virus, showcases unique cytopathic effects and structural features, enhancing knowledge of viral evolution and diversity.

14 Jan 2026

Scientists Identify TRPM4 as Key Molecular Switch Controlling Intestinal Fluid Balance

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in the U.S. each year, yet scientists have not fully understood what regulates intestinal fluid balance.

12 Jan 2026

Unusual Antibody Tactics Hinder Pathogen Attachment to Cells

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines of attack is to cling tenaciously to the surfaces of targeted human cells.

8 Jan 2026

Identifying Molecules That Activate and Inhibit Key Protein Function

Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered a concealed molecular "control switch" within a protein that plays a crucial role in the body's ability to perceive taste, regulate blood sugar, and protect the gut.

7 Jan 2026