Parasite DNA sequence hijacks cell’s own repair machinery

Parasite DNA sequence hijacks cell's own repair machinery

Register Free to listen to this article Thank. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Like its viral cousins, a slightly parasitic DNA sequence called a retrotransposon has been discovered that borrows the cell’s own machinery to achieve its target. In a new piece that appeared online Wednesday in the magazine Naturea … Leer más

Light-activated molecular machines make cells ‘talk’: Mechanical control of vital cellular processes could revolutionize drug design

Light-activated molecular machines make cells 'talk': Mechanical control of vital cellular processes could revolutionize drug design

One of the main ways cells «talk» to each other to coordinate essential biological activities such as muscle contraction, hormone release, nerve cell activation, digestion, and immune activation is through calcium signal. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Science and Technology, Rice University scientists used light-activated molecular machines to trigger … Leer más

Light-activated molecular machine makes cells ‘talk’

Light-activated molecular machine makes cells 'talk'

This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial policies and procedures. The editor has highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: Reality check peer-reviewed publications reliable source proofreading Alright! Model of a molecular motor (left) and its rotation period. (Image provided by Tour Lab/Rice University). Credit: Rice University One … Leer más