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Published New discovery reveals how the egg controls sperm entry



After the egg has been fertilized by a sperm, the surrounding egg coat tightens, mechanically preven ...
Published Scientists discover the cellular functions of a family of proteins integral to inflammatory diseases



In a scientific breakthrough, researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family ...
Published Plants restrict use of 'Tipp-Ex proteins'



Plants have special corrective molecules at their disposal that can make retrospective modifications...
Published How killifish embryos use suspended animation to survive over 8 months of drought



The African turquoise killifish lives in ephemeral ponds in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. To survive the...
Published Cell division: Before commitment, a very long engagement



Before a cell commits fully to the process of dividing itself into two new cells, it may ensure the...
Published A new breakthrough in understanding regeneration in a marine worm



The sea worm Platynereis dumerilii is only a few centimeters long but has a remarkable ability: in j...
Published Viral defense protein speeds up female stem cell production



A viral defense mechanism can be used to accelerate the creation of female stem cell lines in mice. ...
Published Talking about regeneration



Researchers transferred genes from simple organisms capable of regenerating their bodies into common...
Published How mortal filaments' self-assemble and maintain order: Align or die



A previously unknown mechanism of active matter self-organization essential for bacterial cell divis ...
Published Newly discovered cell in fruit flies is essential for touch sensation - Newly Discovered Cell in Fruit Flies is Essential for Touch Sensation


Researchers have uncovered a key role for a new type of cell in touch detection in the skin of the f...
Published Jellyfish and fruit flies shed light on the origin of hunger regulation - Jellyfish and Fruit Flies Shed Light on the Origin of Hunger Regulation



To survive, all organisms must regulate their appetite. Hormones and small proteins called neuropept...
Published Pioneering approach advances study of CTCF protein in transcription biology - Pioneering Approach Advances Study of CTCF Protein in Transcription Biology


Scientists used the auxin-inducible degron 2 system on CTCF, bringing the novel approach to bear on...
Published New study unveils epigenetic 'traffic lights' controlling stop and go for gene activity - New Study Unveils Epigenetic 'Traffic Lights' Controlling Stop and Go for Gene Activity


A major new study reveals a 'traffic light' mechanism controlling genetic activity within cells -- a ...
Published Study links 'stuck' stem cells to hair turning gray - Study Links 'Stuck' Stem Cells to Hair Turning Gray



Certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles, but...
Published The speed of life: A zoo of cells to study developmental time - The Speed of Life: A Zoo of Cells to Study Developmental Time



Researchers have used an unprecedented stem cell zoo to compare six different mammalian species and...
Published Genetic tools probe microbial dark matter



Genetic manipulation of a puzzling, miniscule bacteria that has lived in human mouths at least since...
Published Researchers develop first method to study microRNA activity in single cells - Researchers Develop First Method to Study MicroRNA Activity in Single Cells


Researchers have developed the first method to uncover the tasks that microRNAs perform in single ce...
Published Auxin signaling pathway controls root hair formation for nitrogen uptake



Root hairs represent a low-cost strategy to enhance nutrient uptake because they can significantly i...
Published Team creates synthetic enzymes to unravel molecular mysteries



A bioengineer has developed synthetic enzymes that can control the behavior of the signaling protein...
Published First step to untangle DNA: Supercoiled DNA captures gyrase like a lasso ropes cattle



Researchers reveal how DNA gyrase resolves DNA entanglements. The findings not only provide novel in...