biochemistry
Immune Cells In A Tug Of War For Survival
To survive and maintain immune memory, T-cells need to compete with innate lymphoid cells for a key protein called IL-7.
Hydrogel Enables Light-Controlled Cell Release
A light-responsive hydrogel has allowed scientists to control the release of cells into a 3D environment by simply using light.
Identifiable Human DNA Recovered From Mosquitoes
Human blood extracted from mosquitoes can be used for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding.
Why The Same Smell Makes Males Aggressive And Females Amorous
A pheromone secreted from the tear glands of male mice triggers different signals in male and female brains.
A Spider’s ‘Bite’ Sends Antibodies Into Cells
Scientists have used reengineered spider venom toxin to help antibodies escape endosomes once inside the cell.
Bird Feathers Inspire A Bright New Blue
A research team in Japan has replicated the unique colors of bird feathers and demonstrated new ways to control how light interacts with materials.
New Appetite-Regulating Hormone Found
A hormone called NPGL could explain why we sometimes do not lose weight even when we change our diets.
How The ‘Longevity Gene’ Gets By With A Little Help From Its Friends
Researchers have identified a region in SIRT1 that controls how it binds to other proteins and thereby affects downstream metabolic pathways.
One Synthetic Molecule, Two Doorways Into The Cell
Using a rhodium cuboctahedron, researchers have built a synthetic ion channel that could be used to regulate the movement of molecules across the cell membrane.
