In a surprising discovery, scientists find tiny loops in the genomes of dividing cells

Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the daughter cells can ...

First high-resolution structure of key herpes virus protein opens path to new antivirals

An international research team has determined the first high-resolution structures of the herpes simplex virus origin-binding ...

Stress caused by family structure changes in infancy can triple psoriasis risk later in life

New longitudinal research reveals that severe stress caused by changes in family structure like divorce or separation ...

Potential antibody therapy restricts the growth of aggressive and treatment-resistant breast cancers

A new potential antibody therapy strategy which restricts the growth of treatment-resistant breast cancers has been developed ...
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A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology

A group of researchers has won a large science prize for a discovery not quite two decades in the making. It was long thought that only simple microbes had mastered a chemical conversion reaction that ...

Scientists Discover a New Form of Ice That Shouldn’t Exist

Researchers at the European XFEL and DESY are investigating unusual forms of ice that can exist at room temperature when subjected to extreme pressure. Ice comes in many forms, even when made of ...

The Secret Venomous History of Ozempic

Stories like Mendosa’s have become commonplace in the age of Ozempic. According to a 2024 Kaiser Family Foundation survey, ...