How weakness in cell structure affects the host–microbiome relationship

Cells have an internal skeleton that maintains their structure and also drives their movement. Known as the cytoskeleton, ...

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Down syndrome is caused by an error in cell division during development. Individuals receive three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the typical two copies, resulting in duplicates of the genes ...

Simultaneous imaging of intracellular DNA and RNA using harmless light

NIMS, in collaboration with Nagoya University, Gifu University, and the University of Adelaide, has developed a method for simultaneously imaging DNA and RNA inside cells using harmless infrared to ...
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New Drug Protects Mitochondria and Prevents Kidney Injury in Mice

If the drug works in people, it could prevent kidney injury in high-risk populations, or potentially even treat other ...

The 'Great Unified Microscope' can see both micro and nanoscale structures

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have built a microscope that can detect a signal over an intensity range 14 times ...