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In Search of the First Enzymes

01.04.2019
Biochemistry, Systems Biology, Evolution and Development, Plants and Agriculture
Proto-enzymes designed in the lab bound strongly to RNA and DNA, suggesting a surprising origin for these proteins
E. Coli

Same Microbe, Different Effect

27.03.2019
Personalized Medicine, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Asking a different question about the bacteria in our microbiomes might help target disease more precisely 
Mouse embryonic stem cells

Making Room for Change: Stem Cell Fate Depends on It

25.03.2019
Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology, Fertility
Remodeling the power plants known as mitochondria are key to stem cell differentiation
inhaling and thinking

Breathe in before Answering: Cognitive Function Tied to Inhalation

20.03.2019
Brain & Behavior
Subjects given problems to solve as they inhaled did better on tests
Revealing the gut’s B-cell training program may point to new means of developing oral vaccines

Revealing the gut’s B-cell training program may point to new means of developing oral vaccines

04.03.2019
Systems Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
biofuel feedstock

Breakdance of the Cohesins: Revealing a Breakdown Structure’s Flexible Side

28.02.2019
Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Energy, Biotechnology
Deconstructing the enzymes that deconstruct plant biomass
bacteria attacking algae

Smelling Sulfur in the Sea

07.02.2019
Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Fertility, Genetics, Earth Sciences, Environment
How do sulfur-loving bacteria contribute to the rapid death of algal blooms?
inhibition

Going for Strong Inhibition

31.01.2019
Biochemistry, Personalized Medicine, Systems Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
A unique method for identifying bioactive chemical compounds produces a potential new drug molecule
neuron regeneration

RNA “Specialists” Activate Nerve Regeneration

24.01.2019
Brain & Behavior, Systems Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics
Researchers identify a "switch" that is only active when nerves are injured
winter school

Israeli and Czech Scientists Join Forces in Advancing Drug Discovery

22.01.2019
Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs
A new "winter school" has its first session at the Weizmann Institute of Science

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