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molecular-biology
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rove.meworld8 days ago
South African Researchers Map Cancer-Related Changes to MUC1 Protein
A University of Cape Town team used computational models and test-tube experiments to trace how cancer cells alter the MUC1 protein. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows the relocation of sugar-building enzymes inside tumor cells.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govscience29 days ago
Nature Publishes Study on Cellular Water-Potential Sensing via Biomolecular Condensation
A research paper in Nature describes a mechanism by which cells detect changes in water potential through biomolecular condensation. The study outlines experimental observations and proposed molecular pathways.
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link.springer.comscience29 days ago
Nature Study Details How NSUN2 Enzyme Selects RNA Targets for m5C Modification
A new paper in Nature examines how the human RNA methyltransferase NSUN2 recognizes and modifies specific RNA sites. The research identifies structural and sequence features that determine substrate selectivity.
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link.springer.comscience31 days ago
RNA Transcript Study Identifies Shared Ageing Patterns Across Species
Researchers examined RNA transcripts from rodents, monkeys, and humans. The work identified common molecular signatures associated with ageing.
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citizen.co.zascience38 days ago
Fungal lncRNA Translocates into Rice Cells and Suppresses Host Immunity
A Nature study describes how a long non-coding RNA produced by the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae moves into rice cells and binds a host microRNA. The interaction releases expression of a negative regulator of plant immunity, increasing susceptibility to infection.
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Gwénaël M. D. J.-M. Gaussand, Qi Jia, Eric van der Graaff, Gerda E. M. Lamers, Paul F. Fransz, Paul J. J. Hooykaas, Sylvia de Pater / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)science60 days ago
Study Reveals Role of Caspase-5 in Gut Tissue Repair and Regeneration
Researchers have identified an unusual function for the protein caspase-5 in promoting cell proliferation and tissue regeneration in the immature gut cells. The findings, published in Nature, suggest potential implications for understanding inflammatory bowel disease and colorect…
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