New research challenges the view that proteins are the only key to evolution, highlighting the importance of lipids.

A University of Iowa-led study has revealed the unexpected structure ... at the single-molecule level, revealing that the fork protection occurs through dynamic protein–DNA interactions.

Most cells in the human body each contain about six feet of DNA. Yet the nucleus, where DNA is coiled, is no larger than a ...

Researchers have uncovered the 3D structure of RBP3, a key protein in vision, revealing how it transports retinoids and fatty ...

Proteins are fundamental biomolecules that perform a broad range of vital functions within the human body. They serve as an essential structural and functional component of cells, tissues and organs ...

The RNA cloud formed around genes regulates their readout into RNA. Triplexes help define where in the genome a cloud forms. Proteins and other fl ...

Groundbreaking research pioneered by The University of Western Australia is shedding light on the intricate dance between ...

However, it has not been clear yet how exactly this protein interacts with its ligands and whether its structure changes depending on the type of molecule being transported. However, it is known ...

Early DNA Organization is Robust and FlexibleWhen the egg and sperm fuse, a comprehensive reorganization of DNA begins within ...

An international research team has provided a detailed insight into how the spatial organization of genetic material is established in the cell nucleus of early embryos within the first hours after ...