In June 2019, Christopher Lima was named Chair of the Structural Biology Program in the Sloan Kettering Institute. In this Q&A, Dr. Lima talks about the roles of technology and collaboration in ...

Everything on Earth is made of atoms, most of which are closely packed together in the form of minerals. Life has its uses for minerals—ask a coral reef—but its essence lies in atoms arranged as ...

The Department of Biological Sciences treats the life sciences in all their breadth and diversity, including the study of molecules, cells, whole organisms, ecosystems, plants, animals and ...

AlphaFold 3 can predict how DNA, RNA, and other molecules interact, further cementing its leading role in drug discovery and research. Who will benefit? Google DeepMind has released an improved ...

A single nerve cell, transmitting electrical impulses in a continuous chain of stimulus and response. A wind-polished cypress tree, its roots digging deeper into the soil with every passing season. A ...

When these nutrients enter the body, they are large and insoluble molecules. In order for the body to be able to absorb and transport these nutrients in the bloodstream to all of the cells which need ...

At first glance, biology and quantum technology seem incompatible. Living systems operate in warm, noisy environments full of constant motion—while quantum technology often requires extreme isolation ...