Biochemistry

NPM1 interacts with DNA polymerase eta and regulates polymerase eta-promoted TLS. Assay of polymerase eta and NPM1 in unirradiated (l) and ultraviolet irradiated cells ((c) after one hour, (r) after 18 hours). Blue: DNA in the nucleus; green: polymerase eta–NPM1 interaction

Living with the Quick Fix

29.12.2014

Biochemistry, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

A mechanism for keeping DNA repair mistakes to a minimum might advance the development of cancer drugs

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YEDA-XL-Protein GmbH Agreement

21.10.2014

Biochemistry, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Combining two technologies makes a drug compound stronger and longer-lasting

(l-r) Drs. Yael Elbaz-Alon and Maya Schuldiner

Contacts

03.08.2014

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology

A cellular organelle reveals a surprising backup resource for obtaining important building materials

how the IFN Antagonist Affects Type 1 IFN responses to pathogens

Interfering with Interferon

28.07.2014

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Virus-killing molecules may need all their skills, including inflammation, to fight HIV infection

Cytoskeletal fibers (green) and adhesion sites (orange) grow when the Arp2/3 complex is present in its hybrid version (right) compared with the regular, seven-subunit version (left). When Arp2/3 is absent altogether, the fibers and the adhesion sites deteriorate (center)

When the Reshaping Tool Reshapes Itself

19.05.2014

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology

A seven-unit structure that helps a cell move can rearrange to help anchor it in place

DNA repair mechanism. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Risk Assessment

28.04.2014

Biochemistry, Cancer, Personalized Medicine, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

A combined DNA repair score can reveal an individual’s chances of developing lung cancer

Diatom cells expressing ROS-sensitive proteins in the nucleus (green) and chlorophyll (red)

Drift against the Tide

09.04.2014

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Plants and Agriculture

Ocean plankton turn a toxic byproduct into a sophisticated stress indicator

(l-r) Drs. Yishai Levin, Michal Sharon, Maria Füzesi-Levi and Gili Ben-Nisan

Rearrange as Needed

23.02.2014

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

The cell’s recycler is a shape shifter that is versatile, subtle and sophisticated

All Together Now

All Together Now

09.02.2014

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

How do animal embryos take up all the calcium they need to build skeletons, shells or spines?

timing of meals (Image: Thinkstock)

Time is of the Essence

05.02.2014

New findings in mice suggest that merely changing meal times could have a significant effect on the levels of triglycerides in the liver.

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