New technology 'lights up' bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention New research suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement. Read more: New technology 'lights up' bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention
Second genetic sensor for DNA methylation discovered CDCA7, whose mutations alter DNA methylation pattern and cause immunodeficiency, is a novel sensor for a special class of methylated DNA. Read more: Second genetic sensor for DNA methylation discovered
New insight into the protein mutations that cause Rett syndrome Findings bolster the idea that the functions of this protein -- MeCP2 -- are more centered on nucleosomes, rather than other forms of DNA. Read more: New insight into the protein mutations that cause Rett syndrome
This new technique for studying cell receptors could have sweeping implications for drug development Researchers created a tool capable of comprehensively mapping crucial interactions underlying drug efficacy in one superfamily of cell receptors. Read more: This new technique for studying cell receptors could have sweeping implications for drug development