Cell & Molecular Biology

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Ribosomes Team Up to Translate Tricky mRNA Segments

During translation, ribosomes can pause on the nucleic acid. Researchers showed that collisions from incoming proteins get them moving again.

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Elevate Single-Cell RNA Sequencing with Advanced Multiplexing

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A New Protein-Labeling Technique to Study Intact Organs

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 3 min read

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Expanding the Nuclear Imaging Spectrum

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In a First, Mouse Pups with Two Dads Live to Adulthood

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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How the Mom's Microbiome Shapes a Baby's Long-Term Health

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Why do Humans Have Long Scalp Hair?

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 4 min read

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Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of qPCR Assay Controls

Bio-Rad | | 1 min read

Takara Bio

Takara Bio USA Holdings, Inc. announces the acquisition of Curio Bioscience, adding spatial biology to its broad portfolio of single-cell omics solutions

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A Common Plastic Additive Harms DNA and Chromosomes

Laura Tran, PhD | | 5 min read

Sapio Sciences Announces Enhanced Capabilities for Chemistry, Immunogenicity, GMP and Molecular Biology

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Biotium Unveils the Most Sensitive Stains for DNA or RNA with New EMBER™ Ultra Agarose Gel Kits

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Zeroing In on the Causes of Endometriosis

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 2 min read

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Stem Cells Dine on Dying Neighbors to Keep Tissues Fit

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 2 min read

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A STING Operation in Safeguarding Cells from Stress

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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A Sweeter Living Space Promoted Bacterial Survival in Flies

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

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The Discovery of a Fat-Filled Cell Reveals Why Noses Are Springy

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 6 min read

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A Protein That Converts Fat-Storing Cells into Calorie-Burning Cells

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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The Era of Organoids: Disease Modeling, Developmental Research, and Drug Response Prediction

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 5 min read

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Exerkines: Molecular Messengers That Mediate Exercise Effects

Sneha Khedkar | | 6 min read

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Artificial Blood Vessels Help Scientists Study Deadly Snakebites

Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | | 3 min read

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Discover how alternative animal models provide new perspectives on physiological and biochemical processes.

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