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Tapping the engines of cellular electrochemistry and forces of evolution

Researchers have found a way to harness the electrical energy generated by protein condensates, constantly shifting membrane-less organelles that govern cell function. This discovery could lead to bioelectrochemical devices for cleaning pollutants and fighting infection.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 27, 2026

New ways to modulate cell activity remotely

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a protein called Melt that can be toggled by temperature, allowing for precise control over cellular pathways. The breakthrough enables non-invasive therapy options for cancer treatment and basic research, potentially leading to more targeted and less toxic treatments.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2025
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Like a flexible Lego railway track: How stable microtubules form within cells

Scientists discovered the molecular basis of CAMSAP3's role in stabilizing microtubules, which is critical for cell survival and various cellular processes. The findings provide a key concept to understanding how microtubule dynamics control cellular phenomena.

SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalLife Science Alliance·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 9, 2023

Why do we lose muscle mass when physical activity levels decline?

Researchers at Kobe University discover that immobilization induces loss of muscle mass by disrupting calcium levels and triggering the KLF15-IL-6 pathway. This finding may lead to the development of a treatment for muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, which affects aging societies.

SourceKobe University·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2022
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SibFU scientists simulated the intracellular environment of a luminescent bacteria cell

The study investigated the effect of viscosity on enzymatic reactions in a simulated intracellular environment. Scientists found that sucrose limited enzyme mobility more efficiently than glycerol, affecting reaction rates and mechanisms. The approach to constructing metabolic chains inside luminescent bacteria cells was proposed.

SourceSiberian Federal University·JournalMolecular Catalysis·DateOct 26, 2018