Study finds cancer cells gravitate toward mechanical ‘sweet spot’ environments An international team of researchers, led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities engineers, has discovered that cancer cells invade the body based on the stiffness of their environment, providing a new understanding of how cancer spreads and the potential for improvements to future treatments.Read More
Researchers determine first cryo-EM full-length structures of ACE Using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), researchers from the University of Cape Town have determined the first full-length structures of the human angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a blood pressure-regulating protein, which they say could help improve drug design for heart disease.Read More
2-step molecular strategy spots HIV-1 Scripps Research scientists and collaborators have discovered the innate immune system uses a two-step molecular strategy to detect HIV-1, even when the virus is present in very small amounts.Read More
Researchers develop 'wise counsel' for biological systems Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology created Machine Learning Guided Experimental Trials for Improvement of Systems, a modular software system for optimizing biological systems.Read More