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Protein Structure
Protein Structure: is the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in an amino acid-chain molecule. ... Proteins form by amino acids undergoing condensation reactions, in which the amino acids lose one water molecule per reaction in order to attach to one another with a peptide bond.
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JUN 07, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers were surprised to find that neurons aren't the only aged cells in the body.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 04, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
As organisms grow, their cells have to move into the right places. Cells move as they divide, build, and maintain all ki ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 03, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
The DNA molecule has special characteristics that have made it a useful tool in the development of molecular robots.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 30, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers were surprised to find that an important enzyme that help regulate metabolism works in an unexpected way.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 29, 2019Genetics & Genomics
The ribosome has long been known as the protein factory the cell, but now researchers have revealed that it plays a role ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 28, 2019Neuroscience
Memories of traumatic experiences can resurface over and over again, causing great emotional distress. This is a hallmar ...Written By: Dr. Nina LichtenbergMAY 23, 2019Genetics & Genomics
The relationship between the genome of an organism and its physical characteristics can be challenging to understand. Ne ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 22, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
The Allen Institute has developed a series of tools that can be used to explore the cell, and now they have released ano ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 05, 2019Health & Medicine
Incorporating healthy diet like regular consumption of walnuts slows the growth of breast cancer cells.Written By: Nupur SrivastavaAPR 30, 2019Neuroscience
Researchers develop neuron receptors with the ability to interact with an FDA-approved anti-smoking drug. This technolog ...Written By: Dr. Nina LichtenbergAPR 24, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
A compound found in a native African shrub revealed three major types of the serotonin transporter—a protein in th ...Written By: Nouran AminAPR 22, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
When 3D printing was first developed, only very simple structures could be created from basic materials. It's now advanc ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 21, 2019Earth & The Environment
Nitrous oxide (N2O), perhaps better known as laughing gas, is a dangerous greenhouse gas with nearly three hundred times ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanAPR 10, 2019Health & Medicine
Scientists now have a method for growing an active brain from skin cells. Previously, scientists were able to gen ...Written By: Amanda MikyskaAPR 08, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Our DNA is exposed to carcinogens and other factors that can cause damage. Damaged DNA can lead to diseases like cancer.Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 04, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Once thought to only function in cell division, scientists have revealed a new role for cellular machinery in the develo ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 28, 2019Health & Medicine
The researchers discovered a natural product, seriniquinone, derived from marine bacterium that can help kill the severe ...Written By: Nupur SrivastavaMAR 25, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Honeybee queen larvae are held in a specific orientation using protein rich "royal jelly" that directs their development ...Written By: Carly BoydMAR 25, 2019Microbiology
Drug resistant bacteria kill about 23,000 in the United States every year. That number is expected to rise.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 22, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Chromatophores are fascinating cells found in some animals like cephalopods, which carry pigments and can reflect light.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 21, 2019Immunology
For some, Spring means the return of itchy eyes and runny noses. Pollen is to blame for hay fever, but is it also causin ...Written By: Aleishia Harris-ArnoldMAR 19, 2019Genetics & Genomics
It’s the first thing you learn in biology. There are four nucleotides which are adenine, cytosine, gu ...Written By: Amanda MikyskaMAR 18, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Cystic fibrosis affects around 700,000 people worldwide. New research has found a potential treatment for patients that ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 13, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
An ever-increasing number of bacteria are able to evade the effects of antibiotics, which is considered a serious threat ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
JUN 07, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers were surprised to find that neurons aren't the only aged cells in the body.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 04, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
As organisms grow, their cells have to move into the right places. Cells move as they divide, build, and maintain all ki
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 03, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
The DNA molecule has special characteristics that have made it a useful tool in the development of molecular robots.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 30, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers were surprised to find that an important enzyme that help regulate metabolism works in an unexpected way.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 29, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
The ribosome has long been known as the protein factory the cell, but now researchers have revealed that it plays a role
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 28, 2019
Neuroscience
Memories of traumatic experiences can resurface over and over again, causing great emotional distress. This is a hallmar
...
Written By:
Dr. Nina Lichtenberg
MAY 23, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
The relationship between the genome of an organism and its physical characteristics can be challenging to understand. Ne
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 22, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
The Allen Institute has developed a series of tools that can be used to explore the cell, and now they have released ano
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 05, 2019
Health & Medicine
Incorporating healthy diet like regular consumption of walnuts slows the growth of breast cancer cells.
Written By:
Nupur Srivastava
APR 30, 2019
Neuroscience
Researchers develop neuron receptors with the ability to interact with an FDA-approved anti-smoking drug. This technolog
...
Written By:
Dr. Nina Lichtenberg
APR 24, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
A compound found in a native African shrub revealed three major types of the serotonin transporter—a protein in th
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
APR 22, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
When 3D printing was first developed, only very simple structures could be created from basic materials. It's now advanc
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 21, 2019
Earth & The Environment
Nitrous oxide (N2O), perhaps better known as laughing gas, is a dangerous greenhouse gas with nearly three hundred times
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
APR 10, 2019
Health & Medicine
Scientists now have a method for growing an active brain from skin cells. Previously, scientists were able to gen
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
APR 08, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Our DNA is exposed to carcinogens and other factors that can cause damage. Damaged DNA can lead to diseases like cancer.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 04, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Once thought to only function in cell division, scientists have revealed a new role for cellular machinery in the develo
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 28, 2019
Health & Medicine
The researchers discovered a natural product, seriniquinone, derived from marine bacterium that can help kill the severe
...
Written By:
Nupur Srivastava
MAR 25, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Honeybee queen larvae are held in a specific orientation using protein rich "royal jelly" that directs their development
...
Written By:
Carly Boyd
MAR 25, 2019
Microbiology
Drug resistant bacteria kill about 23,000 in the United States every year. That number is expected to rise.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 22, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Chromatophores are fascinating cells found in some animals like cephalopods, which carry pigments and can reflect light.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 21, 2019
Immunology
For some, Spring means the return of itchy eyes and runny noses. Pollen is to blame for hay fever, but is it also causin
...
Written By:
Aleishia Harris-Arnold
MAR 19, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
It’s the first thing you learn in biology. There are four nucleotides which are adenine, cytosine, gu
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
MAR 18, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cystic fibrosis affects around 700,000 people worldwide. New research has found a potential treatment for patients that
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 13, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
An ever-increasing number of bacteria are able to evade the effects of antibiotics, which is considered a serious threat
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch