Rice University’s Peter Wolynes and his research team have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the evolution of specific genetic sequences known as pseudogenes. Their...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-breakthrough-in-protein-genetics-scientists-unveil-how-pseudogenes-evolve/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/challenging-biologists-understanding-new-research-suggests-cells-possess-secret-communication-system/ https://scitechdaily.com/challenging-biologists-understanding-new-research-suggests-cells-possess-secret-communication-system/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:45:34 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=378713

New study reveals that ion gradients across cell membranes create a network for swift cellular decision-making, separate from DNA. Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment,...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/challenging-biologists-understanding-new-research-suggests-cells-possess-secret-communication-system/feed/ 4 https://scitechdaily.com/mystery-solved-scientists-uncover-origins-of-enigmatic-swirling-movements-in-some-of-natures-largest-cells/ https://scitechdaily.com/mystery-solved-scientists-uncover-origins-of-enigmatic-swirling-movements-in-some-of-natures-largest-cells/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:01:27 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=377218

New research conducted by scientists at the Flatiron Institute has uncovered the origins of enigmatic swirling movements in some of nature’s largest cells. Egg cells...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/mystery-solved-scientists-uncover-origins-of-enigmatic-swirling-movements-in-some-of-natures-largest-cells/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-protein-folding-with-advanced-microscopy/ https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-protein-folding-with-advanced-microscopy/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:43:04 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=364701

Researchers have advanced the understanding of membrane protein dynamics by studying bacteriorhodopsin (bR) with innovative methods combining atomic force microscopy and light triggers. When it...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-protein-folding-with-advanced-microscopy/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-link-between-physical-and-social-worlds/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-link-between-physical-and-social-worlds/#comments Sun, 11 Feb 2024 07:37:18 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=350997

A biophysical chemist from Rutgers and their older sibling, a political scientist at Berkeley, explore shared concepts. A biophysical chemist at Rutgers and his brother,...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-link-between-physical-and-social-worlds/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-the-brain-muscle-barrier-scientists-discover-hidden-neural-network-like-abilities-of-self-assembling-molecules/ https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-the-brain-muscle-barrier-scientists-discover-hidden-neural-network-like-abilities-of-self-assembling-molecules/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:19:22 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=353786

We tend to separate the brain and muscle – the brain does the thinking; the muscle does the doing. The brain takes in complex information...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/breaking-the-brain-muscle-barrier-scientists-discover-hidden-neural-network-like-abilities-of-self-assembling-molecules/feed/ 7 https://scitechdaily.com/dna-repair-at-light-speed-unraveling-the-mystery-with-tardis/ https://scitechdaily.com/dna-repair-at-light-speed-unraveling-the-mystery-with-tardis/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:19:18 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=348041

University of Bonn researchers devise method to speed up observations of high-throughput microbiological process. Being able to observe micro-organisms and their cellular components is key...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/dna-repair-at-light-speed-unraveling-the-mystery-with-tardis/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/the-isotope-effect-bigger-than-science-ever-imagined/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-isotope-effect-bigger-than-science-ever-imagined/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2024 13:09:40 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=344149

In a recently published study, researchers at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) at Karolinska Institutet have questioned the old paradigm surrounding isotopes...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-isotope-effect-bigger-than-science-ever-imagined/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/stranger-than-friction-an-invisible-force-initiating-life/ https://scitechdaily.com/stranger-than-friction-an-invisible-force-initiating-life/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:29:56 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=344626

Scientists examine how friction forces propel development in a marine organism. As the potter works the spinning wheel, the friction between their hands and the...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/stranger-than-friction-an-invisible-force-initiating-life/feed/ 9 https://scitechdaily.com/the-future-of-biology-decoding-cell-and-tissue-mechanics-in-3d-with-active-matter-theory/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-future-of-biology-decoding-cell-and-tissue-mechanics-in-3d-with-active-matter-theory/#comments Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:49:34 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=331282

Open-source supercomputer algorithm predicts patterning and dynamics of living materials and enables studying their behavior in space and time. Biological materials are made of individual...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-future-of-biology-decoding-cell-and-tissue-mechanics-in-3d-with-active-matter-theory/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/brains-recycling-system-researchers-unlock-the-secret-to-neuron-renewal/ https://scitechdaily.com/brains-recycling-system-researchers-unlock-the-secret-to-neuron-renewal/#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:26:47 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=326945

Groundbreaking Discovery in Brain Cell Research Researchers at Auburn University have achieved a groundbreaking discovery, illuminating the process by which brain cells efficiently replace older...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/brains-recycling-system-researchers-unlock-the-secret-to-neuron-renewal/feed/ 6 https://scitechdaily.com/neurons-decoded-the-universal-workflow-powering-brain-insights/ https://scitechdaily.com/neurons-decoded-the-universal-workflow-powering-brain-insights/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:22:07 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=316376

The Blue Brain Project introduces a universal workflow for creating and validating neuronal models using open-source tools. Biophysically detailed neuronal models provide a unique window...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/neurons-decoded-the-universal-workflow-powering-brain-insights/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/microscopic-masterminds-the-structural-genius-of-bacteria/ https://scitechdaily.com/microscopic-masterminds-the-structural-genius-of-bacteria/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:29:19 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=315863

A new model demonstrates that chasing interactions can induce dynamical patterns in the organization of bacterial species. Structural patterns can be created due to the...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/microscopic-masterminds-the-structural-genius-of-bacteria/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/from-atoms-to-organisms-assembly-theory-unifies-physics-and-biology-to-explain-evolution-and-complexity/ https://scitechdaily.com/from-atoms-to-organisms-assembly-theory-unifies-physics-and-biology-to-explain-evolution-and-complexity/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:00:50 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=314563

“Assembly Theory,” a pioneering theoretical framework bridging physics and biology, offers transformative insights into biological evolution and its place within universal physical laws. With applications...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/from-atoms-to-organisms-assembly-theory-unifies-physics-and-biology-to-explain-evolution-and-complexity/feed/ 11 https://scitechdaily.com/dna-danger-physicists-expose-fat-droplets-hidden-threat/ https://scitechdaily.com/dna-danger-physicists-expose-fat-droplets-hidden-threat/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:53:59 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=305083

Fat serves as an essential component of the human body, functioning not only as an energy storage and release mechanism but also playing pivotal roles...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/dna-danger-physicists-expose-fat-droplets-hidden-threat/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-new-era-in-biophysics-discovery-unleashed-by-exascale-supercomputers/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-new-era-in-biophysics-discovery-unleashed-by-exascale-supercomputers/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:05:49 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=303131

The dynamic interplay where high-performance computing converges with biophysical exploration is pushing the frontiers of knowledge and catalyzing a new era of unprecedented discoveries in...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-new-era-in-biophysics-discovery-unleashed-by-exascale-supercomputers/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/talking-in-waves-the-unique-communication-language-of-cells/ https://scitechdaily.com/talking-in-waves-the-unique-communication-language-of-cells/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:26:07 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=294281

The physics of cell communication: ISTA scientists successfully model cell dynamics. Like us, cells communicate. Well, in their own special way. Using waves as their...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/talking-in-waves-the-unique-communication-language-of-cells/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/exploring-the-origins-of-life-scientists-propose-alternative-model/ https://scitechdaily.com/exploring-the-origins-of-life-scientists-propose-alternative-model/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:27:23 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=298430

A new model helps to understand the self-organization of molecules into living structures. One potential hypothesis for the emergence of life involves the self-assembling of...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/exploring-the-origins-of-life-scientists-propose-alternative-model/feed/ 6 https://scitechdaily.com/hightech-materials-from-nature-researchers-discover-surprising-properties-of-the-cytoskeleton/ https://scitechdaily.com/hightech-materials-from-nature-researchers-discover-surprising-properties-of-the-cytoskeleton/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:07:12 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=292302

Göttingen University researchers discover surprising properties of the cytoskeleton. Most biological cells have a fixed place in an organism. However, there are instances where these...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/hightech-materials-from-nature-researchers-discover-surprising-properties-of-the-cytoskeleton/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-the-secrets-of-the-cell-scientists-dive-into-the-dark-hole-of-the-nuclear-pore-complex/ https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-the-secrets-of-the-cell-scientists-dive-into-the-dark-hole-of-the-nuclear-pore-complex/#respond Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:01:48 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=290313

A dynamic network within the nuclear envelope’s pores obstructs dangerous intruders. Tiny pores within the cell nucleus are crucial to healthy aging, as they safeguard...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/unlocking-the-secrets-of-the-cell-scientists-dive-into-the-dark-hole-of-the-nuclear-pore-complex/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/harnessing-the-power-of-sound-a-novel-method-to-test-protein-bonds/ https://scitechdaily.com/harnessing-the-power-of-sound-a-novel-method-to-test-protein-bonds/#respond Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:31:38 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=285030

We rely on temporary protein-protein bonds for essential processes including enzymatic reactions, antibody binding, and response to medication. The ability to precisely characterize these interactions...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/harnessing-the-power-of-sound-a-novel-method-to-test-protein-bonds/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/astrocytes-the-unsung-heroes-of-stress-management/ https://scitechdaily.com/astrocytes-the-unsung-heroes-of-stress-management/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:32:32 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=277813

How little-known brain cells help to reduce the activity of overexcited neurons during acute stress. The sight of an overflowing email inbox on a Monday...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/astrocytes-the-unsung-heroes-of-stress-management/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/mutation-mystery-unraveling-the-secret-behind-covid-19s-rapid-spread/ https://scitechdaily.com/mutation-mystery-unraveling-the-secret-behind-covid-19s-rapid-spread/#comments Sun, 14 May 2023 09:34:54 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=277642

Molecular modeling suggests structural consequences of an early protein mutation that promoted viral transmission. RIKEN researchers discovered that an early mutation (D614G) in the SARS-CoV-2...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/mutation-mystery-unraveling-the-secret-behind-covid-19s-rapid-spread/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-new-class-of-molecular-motors/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-new-class-of-molecular-motors/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 07:41:52 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=274973

Cells possess a remarkable ability to organize their interiors using minuscule protein machines known as molecular motors, which generate directed motion. Most molecular motors rely...]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-a-new-class-of-molecular-motors/feed/ 0