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Apr. 12, 2019 Research

Elongation factors smooth transcription in the nucleosome

The smooth copying of genetic information in cells is facilitated by two protein factors that act as bearings against chromatin structures

Mar. 22, 2019 Research

Combining two spectroscopy techniques reveals how single cells respond to new drugs

A new method for measuring the responses of single cells to experimental drugs could help boost the success rate of human clinical trials

Mar. 8, 2019 Research

Natural plant defense could lead to new personalized cancer therapy

Insights into the structure of an anti-cancer drug compound made by the Chinese perfume tree could lead to new precision therapeutics

Feb. 26, 2019 Research

Scientists lay foundation for single-cell level understanding of DNA replication

Feb. 22, 2019 Research

Simulations reveal the mechanics of early eye formation in a dish

A computer model could help to advance regenerative therapies for retinal disease

Jan. 18, 2019 Research

Hair follicle stem cells secrete protein that controls the skin’s sense of touch

An extracellular matrix protein secreted by hair follicle stem cells controls the tactile sensation of the skin

Jan. 11, 2019 Research

Two inhibitory molecules ensure that cells move full steam ahead

Cells move in a single direction due to two mutually inhibiting molecules on their surfaces

Dec. 21, 2018 Research

Microtubule and kinesin interactions send cellular cargo to the right destination

The molecular mechanism that ensures cellular cargo is transported along the right track has been identified

Dec. 7, 2018 Research

Cryo-electron microscopy shows how stabilizing proteins bind to microtubules

Flash freezing a shape-shifting protein reveals details about its role in intracellular transportation and the maintenance of cell shape

Dec. 6, 2018 Research

Evolution of the inner ear: insights from jawless fish

Oct. 12, 2018 Research

Gene Fam60a found to play a key role in the developing embryo

Healthy development of an embryo is found to depend on a protein that regulates the DNA of stem cells

Oct. 11, 2018 Research

Researchers create a functional salivary gland organoid

Oct. 9, 2018 Research

Getting a grip on the slow but unique evolution of sharks

Sep. 21, 2018 Research

Signaling relays offer an efficient alternative for coordinating embryonic development

Recordings of developing fly embryos reveal a surprising ‘switch’-based signaling mechanism governs tissue formation

Aug. 29, 2018 Research

Two genes that regulate how much we dream

Jul. 20, 2018 Research

Mechanism identified that stabilizes chromosome pairs during meiosis

Modification with a protein called SUMO helps maintain proper chromosomal organization in newly produced egg cells

May 11, 2018 Research

New single-cell RNA sequencing methods could lead to better regenerative therapies

An improved method for analyzing the expression of genes by single cells promises to enhance regenerative medicine therapy as well as disease research

Nov. 15, 2016 Research

Less sensitive temperature regulation a key to hibernation-like torpor

Mar. 18, 2016 Research

Brain calcium controls how long we sleep

Jan. 8, 2016 Research

Snappy Sleep Stager system identifies gene related to shorter sleep