The FMR1 gene is vital for brain development. Understand how variations in this gene can result in a range of inherited neurological and developmental conditions.
Learn how arginine methylation, a key biochemical process, modifies proteins to regulate essential cellular functions and influence overall health and disease.
NADH's unique property of absorbing light allows scientists to precisely measure enzyme rates, a foundational technique for metabolic research and diagnostics.
Discover how RNA-Seq pathway analysis translates complex gene expression data into biological context, revealing how cellular networks function in health and disease.
An electrical connector's tongue design determines its function. Learn how common styles provide different balances between secure termination and installation ease.
Learn how the body's internal surveillance system displays protein fragments, enabling the immune system to identify and eliminate infected or cancerous cells.
Explore the cellular engine of the heart. Learn how the unique design and life cycle of cardiomyocytes determine the heart's strength and vulnerability.
Delve into the brain's fundamental architecture, exploring how its distinct tissues for processing and communication work together and change throughout our lives.
Learn how the HuR protein, a critical RNA-binding molecule, governs gene expression to maintain cellular balance or contribute to disease when its function is altered.
Uncover the fundamental processes of brain cell communication and see how coordinated signaling gives rise to thought, learning, and overall brain function.
Examines the unique ethical framework of autism, where moral reasoning is guided by a different logic that often prioritizes consistency and fairness over social nuance.
Understand the function of the HPV E6 protein, a key viral component that targets cellular safeguards, allowing for the viral persistence that can lead to cancer.
Explore the quantitative metrics that define an enzyme's speed, affinity, and overall efficiency, and learn how these values drive medical and industrial innovation.