Biology

A recent study shows that softer proteins transport faster through the nuclear pore complex, highlighting the potential for designing proteins with improved nuclear import rates for advancements in biotechnology and medicine.

Researchers have found a promising oral drug that could safely and reversibly reduce sperm mobility, shifting the burden of birth control more equally between sexes.

Two microorganisms seem to be responsible for that pregnancy glow.

A research consortium from across the country has unveiled a set of research articles that detail the connections between the genetics and cellular biology of many neuropsychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, and autism.

Researchers continue to dissect the complex cooperative behaviors that allow bees to have successful colonies.

by Sophia Renauldfigures by Salvador Balkus Our understanding of the genetic material, or DNA, that makes up organisms has exploded over the last several decades. We have discovered that DNA is made up of multiple genes, and that different genes have…

by Vicki Xufigures by Corena Loeb Suppose someone wants to move their arm. How might they accomplish this task?  Every action starts with a thought — for instance, “move my arm” — that is essentially an electrical signal in the brain. The…

Come meet Professor Flaminia Catteruccia, and her lab, from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, and find out about their research on malaria, and the mosquitoes that transmit the pathogen that causes it!  Join us at The Seahag, 49 Mt…

Researchers have identified a key protein that is involved in the long-term success of immunotherapy for patients with blood cancers.

by Ya’el Courtneyfigures by Gracyn Mose COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has killed over 1 million Americans from 2020 to 2024. This number is startling, especially considering that the harm of COVID-19 extends beyond loss…