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Author Correction: An endosomal tether undergoes an entropic collapse to bring vesicles together

The correction addresses image issues without altering the paper's scientific conclusions.
#genetics

Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts at 44, then 60

Aging occurs in at least two accelerated bursts around ages 44 and 60, rather than gradually over time.

Novel Technique May Accelerate Study of Gene Regulation - News Center

TurboCas offers a new approach to label chromatin-binding proteins, enhancing the study of transcriptional regulation and gene expression therapies.

Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts at 44, then 60

Aging occurs in at least two accelerated bursts around ages 44 and 60, rather than gradually over time.

Novel Technique May Accelerate Study of Gene Regulation - News Center

TurboCas offers a new approach to label chromatin-binding proteins, enhancing the study of transcriptional regulation and gene expression therapies.
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Pets: Guardians of Our Well-Being

Pets provide comfort and emotional support during life's challenges, influencing our well-being.
#protein-design

Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis' Nobel Prize win shows the promise of AI in science

The recent Nobel Prizes recognized pivotal advancements in AI, particularly in machine learning for predicting protein structures, shaping the future of drug development.

Nobel Prize: Chemistry award goes to AlphaFold researchers DW 12/10/2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for groundbreaking research on computational protein design and structure prediction.

Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win award for chemistry DW 10/09/2024

Breakthrough in computational protein design recognized with Nobel Prize.
Baker, Hassabis, and Jumper's work revolutionizes protein structure prediction.

Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis' Nobel Prize win shows the promise of AI in science

The recent Nobel Prizes recognized pivotal advancements in AI, particularly in machine learning for predicting protein structures, shaping the future of drug development.

Nobel Prize: Chemistry award goes to AlphaFold researchers DW 12/10/2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for groundbreaking research on computational protein design and structure prediction.

Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win award for chemistry DW 10/09/2024

Breakthrough in computational protein design recognized with Nobel Prize.
Baker, Hassabis, and Jumper's work revolutionizes protein structure prediction.
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Esteemed Molecular Biologist Named Winner of 2025 Kimberly Prize - News Center

Ron Evans, PhD, received the Kimberly Prize for his breakthroughs in nuclear hormone receptors, impacting drug development and improving human health.

Read-write mechanisms of H2A ubiquitination by Polycomb repressive complex 1 - Nature

The study highlights critical biochemical pathways essential for cellular functions and their implications for therapeutic advancements.

Two essential questions about life in the Universe

The book 'Is Earth Exceptional' explores the origins of life on Earth and the search for extraterrestrial life using scientific exploration and probability.
#metabolism

Beige fat cells with a 'Sisyphus mechanism'

A newly identified class of beige fat cells can improve health by promoting energy metabolism and combating metabolic diseases.

These proteins have been secretly managing your cells

Histone modifications play a crucial role in cellular metabolism beyond just regulating gene expression.

Beige fat cells with a 'Sisyphus mechanism'

A newly identified class of beige fat cells can improve health by promoting energy metabolism and combating metabolic diseases.

These proteins have been secretly managing your cells

Histone modifications play a crucial role in cellular metabolism beyond just regulating gene expression.
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#ames-test

Remembering Bruce Ames, developer of simple test to detect cancer-causing chemicals

Bruce N. Ames developed the Ames test, a revolutionary tool for identifying carcinogens.

Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals

Bruce Nathan Ames developed the Ames Test, revolutionizing the detection of carcinogens and influencing the banning of harmful chemicals.

Remembering Bruce Ames, developer of simple test to detect cancer-causing chemicals

Bruce N. Ames developed the Ames test, a revolutionary tool for identifying carcinogens.

Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals

Bruce Nathan Ames developed the Ames Test, revolutionizing the detection of carcinogens and influencing the banning of harmful chemicals.
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#artificial-intelligence

A Shift in the World of Science

A.I. is fundamentally changing scientific discovery, not just assisting but potentially redefining the role of human scientists in the innovation process.

Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is the godfather of AI'. Here's an offer he shouldn't refuse | John Naughton

Marc Andreessen's prediction of software transforming economies in 2011 is reflected in its now significant impact on academia, as seen through Nobel prize winners.

A Shift in the World of Science

A.I. is fundamentally changing scientific discovery, not just assisting but potentially redefining the role of human scientists in the innovation process.

Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is the godfather of AI'. Here's an offer he shouldn't refuse | John Naughton

Marc Andreessen's prediction of software transforming economies in 2011 is reflected in its now significant impact on academia, as seen through Nobel prize winners.
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Visualizing chaperonin function in situ by cryo-electron tomography - Nature

GroEL, with GroES, assists in folding about 10% of newly synthesized proteins in a dynamic, ATP-dependent process.

Gotta go? We've finally found out what makes urine yellow

Researchers have discovered the previously unknown microbial enzyme responsible for the yellow color of urine, identified as bilirubin reductase.
Bilirubin is an orange pigment released by red blood cells, and gut microbes use bilirubin reductase to break it down into yellowish urobilin, giving urine its color.

Foltz Named New Director of Driskill Graduate Program - News Center

Dr. Dan Foltz, a Northwestern University alum, leads the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences.

A simple monthly injection allows mice to live 25% longer and free from diseases

Antibody injections in mice have shown potential to increase lifespan and healthspan, resembling a significant breakthrough in aging research.
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