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Cell-free synthetic biology strategies have been developed for the bioproduction of fine chemicals ... Automated cell-free design-cycles for biological materials development. Schematic depicts a ...

Here, we present a perspective on how whole-cell, multiscale models could transform design-build-test-learn cycles in synthetic biology. We show how these models could significantly aid in the design ...

Scientists have made enormous advances in understanding the structures of proteins over the past several decades. Imaging ...

Feb. 21, 2025 — A hybrid microscope allows scientists to simultaneously image the full 3D orientation and position of an ensemble of molecules, such as labeled proteins inside cells. The ...

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered new mechanisms underlying cellular adhesion and repair, findings that could inform the development of new therapeutics that boost cellular ...

Cell biology is the discipline of biological sciences that studies the structure, physiology, growth, reproduction and death of cells. Research in cell biology uses microscopic and molecular tools ...

Facundo’s lab studies B-cell biology and antibody responses, particularly B-cell receptor signaling dynamics ... including the creation of new technologies to inform rational vaccine design. Facundo ...

Feb. 26, 2025 — A team has gathered photographic data on daily mammalian activity, studying 445 total species around the world with surprising results. The project generated a massive dataset of ...

Chemical biology is the study of the chemicals and chemical reactions involved in biological processes, incorporating the disciplines of bioorganic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology and ...

Protein phosphorylation is a cornerstone of cellular communication, orchestrating rapid and precise responses to ...

Targeted molecular interventions in the replication cycle and the immune recognition of viruses are intended to prevent viral ...