Scientists Use DNA to Trace the Origins of Giant Viruses
Scientists have long been interested in how viruses evolved, especially when it comes to giant viruses that can produce new viruses with very little help from the host
cell biology
Genes Can Be Accurately Edited in Cells throughout the Body
In proof-of-principle research, new genetic "CopyCatchers" detect efficient and precise CRISPR editing in a living organism
Global Network Develops SARS-CoV-2 Protocols for Research Labs
Eighty percent of all SARS-CoV-2 proteins produced in the laboratory—protocols available for worldwide research
Research Investigating Phages to Fight Bacterial Infection
New NIH-funded grant supports studying phages as a preventive, therapeutic approach
Scientists Culture the First Stable Coral Cell Lines
The ability to culture coral cells could usher in a new era in coral biology research
Researchers Generate Human-Monkey Chimeric Embryos
The research, despite its ethical concerns, has the potential to provide new insights into developmental biology and evolution
COVID-19 Causes 'Unexpected' Cellular Response in the Lungs
Researchers unexpectedly found that a biochemical pathway is triggered in lung cells by the virus, which might explain why the disease is so difficult to treat
New Method Advances Single-Cell Transcriptomic Technologies
New ACME method created by UK-based scientists will transform how cells are studied
Scientists Aim to Harness Incredible Bacterial 'Homing Missiles'
A Berkeley Lab-led team is digging into the bizarre bacteria-produced nanomachines that could fast-track microbiome science
Dynamic Model of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Reveals Potential New Vaccine Targets
New model captures glycan molecules whose motions shield much of the spike from immune defenses