biomechanics

New research indicates how molecular movements may make the COVID-19 virus more infectious compared to the SARS virus

University of Warwick scientists model movements of nearly 300 protein structures in COVID-19

Scientists develop a technique that improves the resolution of cryo-electron microscopy

Exposure to enzymes causes peculiar response in liquid droplets formed by DNA; new study explains mechanisms behind it

Magnetic nanodiscs can be activated by an external magnetic field, providing a research tool for studying neural responses

Inspired by a coral polyp, this plastic mini robot moves by magnetism and light

Researchers gain new insights into how the wide, molecularly diverse range of species on Earth can all use the same mechanism of gene activation

New research identifies the benefits of "simple models" and hope that they can be used for bio-inspired designs

Scientists have determined how a protein called XPG binds to and reshapes damaged DNA, illuminating its role in averting genetic disease and cancer

Rice University researchers model how cells handle invaders, ignore imposters