Inside our cells, ribosomes—the tireless "protein factories" of life—have just shown off a new skill they haven't used in ...

A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how cypin ...

Investigating conserved signaling pathways in different cell types shows that memory is not a unique property of neurons.

Characterization of intracellular synapse heterogeneity aides to understand the intricate computational logic of neuronal circuits. Despite recent advances in connectomics, the spatial patterns of ...

Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

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We are pleased to announce that the Early Career Researcher Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry (ECR MASC) Meeting 2025 will be held at the University of Oxford, UK on Wednesday 2nd of July 2025 ...