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Strategic angle: New insights into the process of ER-phagy reveal how cells maintain protein synthesis and calcium storage by eliminating damaged endoplasmic reticulum.
Strategic angle: Stem cells balance self-renewal and specialization to sustain tissues.
Strategic angle: An international research team has discovered a unique spider species in the Ecuadorian Amazon that mimics a parasitic fungus.
Strategic angle: A new generation of smart disease forecasting may help combat a fungus that threatens sugar beet crops.
Strategic angle: Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have developed a fast, new technique for analyzing cells, described in the journal Angewandte Chemie. The approach, called single-injection multi-omics analysis by direct infusion (SMAD), can
Strategic angle: Creating artificial systems that mimic the functioning of cells is a key goal of synthetic biology.
Strategic angle: Researchers explore the potential of cell spheroids for advancing biological growth and drug testing.
Strategic angle: A new genetic toolkit developed by Cornell University researchers enhances the study of gene function at the individual cell level.
Strategic angle: A study reveals that heat exposure from Finnish saunas enhances immune cell responses more effectively than cytokine responses.
Strategic angle: Astrocytes play a crucial role in fear memory, influencing how we form, recall, and weaken fear responses.
Strategic angle: What previously required months or years of specialised lab work can now be done in hours or days thanks to its integrated platform.
Strategic angle: A breakthrough nanotube injector enables safe intercellular transfer of proteins and organelles, enhancing tissue development and repair.
Strategic angle: New research supports Weismann's germ plasm theory, highlighting the separation of germ cells in plant development.
Strategic angle: EPFL scientists have discovered that a simple shape change in mitochondria helps cells evenly distribute their mitochondrial DNA, solving a long-standing puzzle.
Strategic angle: Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a microscopic DNA needle that can deliver molecules directly into cells, ensuring their activity.
Strategic angle: Understanding the role of enzymes in preparing DNA for accurate cell division.
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in targeting cancer cells without harming healthy tissue using synthetic DNA strands.
Strategic angle: The Mediterranean Sea is undergoing rapid ecological transformations driven by climate change and human-mediated species introductions.
Strategic angle: The Nevada lithium mine project progresses, raising concerns among conservationists about the impact on a rare wildflower species.
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in treating one of the most challenging cancers using innovative lipid nanoparticles.