Researchers uncover a previously unknown self-repair mechanism in RNA for fixing ultraviolet-induced damage, a capability that was thought to exist only in DNA, offering new insights into RNA's role in cellular repair and early life evolution. The study was authored by Sarah J. Crucilla, Dian Ding and several others.
In a recent study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh, researchers utilized advanced ribosome profiling and mass spectrometry techniques to investigate the challenges in detecting noncanonical proteins in yeast. The findings of their experiment shed light on why these proteins are often difficult to detect, providing valuable insights into the potential limitations and misleading results in estimating false discovery rates for noncanonical proteins.The study revealed that the limited detection of noncanonical proteins in yeast is primarily due to their small size and low translation levels, rather than their instability or biological insignificance.
A waterproof coat keeps you dry when it rains, but did you know it can also contaminate the environment? That’s because the fabric contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) –
Structures and vehicles built with sustainable materials are in high demand to meet today’s needs and for future generations.
A new biologically inspired battery membrane has enabled a battery with five times the capacity of the industry-standard lithium ion design to run for the thousand-plus cycles needed to power an electric car.
Nanoparticles of two different sizes break away from symmetrical designs
Turns out entropy binds nanoparticles a lot like electrons bind chemical crystals
The mechanism by which oxygen molecules break up into atoms on silver surfaces has been clarified for the first time
Study sheds light on the origin of a folded structure at the heart of some key enzymes
A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is “genotoxic,” meaning it breaks up DNA.
Water isn’t just a universal solvent that remains unaffected by its interactions.
Assemblies of tiny molecular proteins span the membranes that encapsulate our cells, directing cellular activities and regulating the transport of materials and information in and out.
Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss. New research uncovers how the retina protects against it, which could inform treatment.
A new study from North Carolina State University shows that methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is largely generated in the soils below standing dead trees in so-called ghost forests, or coastal forests that are being killed off by rising sea levels.
Researchers have created new materials that are very stretchable and extremely tough.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new computational tool that allows users to conduct simulations of multi-functional magnetic nanoparticles in unprecedented detail.
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers have created self-assembled, protein-based circuits that can perform simple logic functions.
SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals could have different variants hidden in different parts of the body.