Structure of key protein for cell division puzzles researchers
At the centre of cell division Credit: MPI of Molecular Physiology At the centre of cell division The centromere is ...
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Hepatitis: 3D structure determination of the ‘gateway’ to the liver
Though an essential gateway to the liver, NTCP had not been well described until now. Na+-taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide (NTCP) is ...
Structure of ‘gliding bird’ plant protein could lead to better crops
Biologist Xinnian Dong says her “best Christmas gift ever” arrived in the form of a phone call. The call was from her ...
How do genomes evolve between species? The key role of 3D structure in male germ cells
A study led by scientists at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and University of Kent uncovers how the genome ...
Unlocked enzyme structure shows how strigolactone hormone controls plant growth
As sessile organisms, plants have to continually adapt their growth and architecture to the ever-changing environment. To do so, plants ...
Controlling heat flow in a solid by switching crystal structure dimensionality
Just as how an electrical switch regulates the flow of electric current, thermal switches can control the flow of heat. ...
Electronic structure study of AV3Sb5 kagome metals bolsters understanding of correlated phenomena
So-called kagome metals, named after the Japanese woven bamboo pattern their structure resembles, feature symmetrical patterns of interlaced, corner-sharing triangles. ...
Predicting the most stable boron nitride structure with quantum simulations
Ishikawa, Japan -- Boron nitride (BN) is a versatile material with applications in a variety of engineering and scientific fields. This ...
Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents
Adolescents living in single-father, single-mother, father-stepmother and mother-stepfather families report more delinquency than those living with both their parents, according ...
Social connections influence brain structure of rhesus macaques
What’s the link between social life and brain structure? Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, the Stem Cell and Brain ...
Structure of the active ingredient bismuth in Pepto-Bismol revealed
Researchers at Stockholm University have applied advanced electron microscopy techniques to finally unveil the structure of the widely used and ...
Crowning a quest into a very well-guarded secret: Structure of the kinetochore corona finally revealed
Cell division builds our bodies, supplying all cells in our tissues and organs, from the skin to the intestine, from ...
Cellular structure of the human metathalamus revealed in novel 3D map
The human metathalamus is extremely important for relaying auditory and visual signals to the rest of the brain. However, a ...
Studying atomic structure of aluminum alloys for manufacturing modern aircraft
Researchers from the Belgorod State University (BSU) and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) studied aluminum alloys at ...
Scientists identify overgrowth of key brain structure in babies who later develop autism
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The amygdala is a small structure deep in the brain important for interpreting the social and ...
Scientists find new colony structure of fire ants evolved in one species before spreading to others
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered that a new form of ant society spread across species. They ...
Ludwig Stanford study solves long-sought protein structure, shows how mutation drives blood cancers
MARCH 10, 2022, NEW YORK – Researchers led by Christopher Garcia of the Ludwig Center at Stanford University have solved ...
After more than 20 years, scientists have solved the full-length structure of a Janus Kinase
The breakthrough came on molecular biologist Christopher Garcia’s birthday. Credit: Eric Smith/Chris Garcia/Howard Hughes Medical Institute The breakthrough came on ...
Class II PI3K lipid kinase: Structure of novel drug target resolved
Lipid kinases are among the promising targets of new classes of drugs, due mainly to class I PI3Kα, which plays ...
New LOINC® release features streamlined file structure and two new translations
INDIANAPOLIS -- The new release of LOINC® from Regenstrief Institute contains more than 1,600 new terms and has a newly ...
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Climate change reveals unique artefacts in melting ice patches
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Danish astrophysics student discovers link between global warming and locally unstable weather
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Long-duration energy storage beats the challenge of week-long wind-power lulls
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The Cinderella Project: The right to see yourself in the mirror and like what you see
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Simple, inexpensive diagnostic technology to combat global threat of African Swine Fever
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Tiny robotic crab is smallest-ever remote-controlled walking robot