Why Some Coronavirus Strains Are More Infectious Than Others
New research indicates how molecular movements may make the COVID-19 virus more infectious compared to the SARS virus
cell biology
A Laser-Based Technique to Unlock the Mysteries of Exosomes
In a recent study, a team based in Korea explored a different and promising method for analyzing exosomes
Explainable AI for Decoding Genome Biology
Opening the black box to uncover the rules of the genome's regulatory code
Cells Use Concentration Gradients as a Compass
Researchers have now explained how robust protein patterns can emerge in the face of drastic changes in cell shape
Protein Sequences Provide Clues to How SARS-CoV-2 Infects Cells
Recent findings about how the virus that causes COVID-19 infects human cells could lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches for the disease
The Chemistry Lab Inside Cells
Recent research from scientists in Japan may lead to a better understanding of the biochemistry underlying catalysis in cells
Researchers Create New Form of Cultivated Meat
The Canada-based scientists have devised a way to make meat by stacking thin sheets of cultivated muscle and fat cells grown together in a lab setting
High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy Visualizes Cell Protein Factories
Researchers show visualizations of the structural dynamics and factor pooling that take place at ribosome stalk proteins as they build new proteins
Cellular Exclusion of Mitochondria Protects Cells from Damage
Researchers from Osaka University identify a novel mechanism by which cells turn over mitochondria and maintain cell health
The Mechanics of the Immune System
When T cells of our immune system become active, tiny forces play an important role; it is now possible to observe these forces directly using microscopy methods