Actin filaments are dynamic protein-fibers in the cell built from single actin proteins. Many cellular functions, including cell movement, are regulated by constant filament assembly and disassembly.

Researchers from CIIMAR and the University of Helsinki have discovered a new biochemical modification in natural cyanobacterial products, revealing an unprecedented tool with promising applications in ...

Scientists found that DNA’s phosphate groups can direct chemical reactions to make the correct mirror-image form of drug molecules. This breakthrough simplifies chiral drug production, reducing waste ...

In the end, the arrival of a new administration in Washington did not change the outcome of the proceedings. As part of an investigation that began under Trump’s watch and carried over into Biden’s ...

Phosphate is mainly used in the form of fertilizer for crops and animal feed supplements. Only 5 percent of world phosphate production is used for other applications, such as corrosion prevention and ...

Purines are heterocyclic bases. Simply put, these are closed ring structures comprised of at least two different kinds of atoms. Purines are one of three components of nucleotides; phosphate esters of ...