New research reveals that human cells don’t just recycle proteins—they weaponize them. Proteasomes produce natural antibiotic peptides, known as PDDPs, that kill bacteria by disrupting their membranes. This hidden immune mechanism could unlock a powerful new class of treatments against drug-resistant infections.
Scientists have discovered a way to enhance the natural partnership between plants and soil microbes, allowing crops to absorb more nutrients without synthetic fertilizers. By tweaking a key plant gene, researchers have boosted nutrient uptake in wheat, paving the way for more sustainable farming. Could this breakthrough reduce our reliance on chemical fertilizers and revolutionize agriculture?
AlphaFold, developed by DeepMind, is a revolutionary AI system that predicts protein structures with unprecedented accuracy, transforming drug discovery, disease understanding, and biotechnology. Its free database of over 200 million protein structures accelerates scientific innovation and addresses global challenges.
Clair Scientific, a Danish tech company, has introduced the CLAIR Z1 microscope, a compact, automated imaging device with revolutionary WARP (Wavefront Angle Retrieval Processing) technology. This innovation allows scientists to visualize and measure microscopic details in 3D with exceptional clarity, enabling advancements in life sciences and nano research. The CLAIR Z1’s user-friendly design, with touchscreens and remote control options, aims to make sophisticated microscopy accessible to a wide range of researchers. Recent investment boosts will help accelerate the commercialization and reach of this technology, making groundbreaking microscopy available to scientists worldwide.
Rice University researchers discover gas vesicles in microorganisms, unlocking new potential for medical imaging and treatments. This breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in healthcare technology.
Scientists have made a big discovery about how limbs (like arms and legs) start to grow in animals. This research
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