Proteins are the molecular machines of cells. They are produced in protein factories called ribosomes based on their ...

EPFL physicists have found a way to measure the time involved in quantum events and found it depends on the symmetry of the ...

Researchers have reported fresh molecular evidence reinforcing the protective role of sunscreen, showing that regular application can prevent many of the biological changes in skin caused by repeated ...

In 1869, Swiss scientist Friedrich Miescher isolated a mysterious substance from cell nuclei—an overlooked finding that would ...

Unlike virtually every other cell in the human body, the syncytiotrophoblast doesn't have a single nucleus. It has roughly 10 ...

BACKGROUND: The disruption of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a central pathogenic event in many central nervous system disorders. However, the mechanisms regulating BBB function remain incompletely ...

Wanxiang A123 Systems Corp. unveiled a next-generation safety solution at its "Gathering Stars, Smart Storage Future" event, introducing the Star Series semi-solid-state battery cells and Star River ...

"By cleverly combining new techniques for analyzing DNA at the level of individual molecules, we can achieve real breakthroughs in research into conditions such as dementia," predicts Professor John ...

The announcement that the Oued El Makhazine Dam has reached a fill rate of 146 percent has raised widespread public questions, particularly as it coincided with heavy rainfall and rising water levels ...

Evolving toxicity assessments for engineered nanoparticles underline the importance of predictive models and life-cycle risk ...

DNA's iconic double helix does more than "just" store genetic information. Under certain conditions it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown ...