Those who suffer myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness that can affect the muscles we use to blink, smile and move our bodies. Researchers used a cutting-edge imaging technique to uncover new ...

Researchers at UC San Diego's School of Biological Sciences used a cutting-edge imaging technique called cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to probe details of human muscle AChRs at high resolution.

Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can ...

Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can ...

Researchers found a protein that's essential for an enterovirus to enter human cells. Although not the infamous example—that ...

This important study shows, for the first time, the structure and snapshots of the dynamics of the full-length soluble Angiotensin-I converting enzyme dimer. The combination of structural and ...

This study reveals how SV40 helicase unwinds DNA, highlighting ATP hydrolysis's role in translocation and offering insights into viral replication mechanisms.

Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is an essential tool in disease research and creating lifesaving therapeutics, including vaccine development. As the technique continues to evolve, so does the ...