How a viral protein jams CRISPR Writing in Nature, scientists at UC San Francisco describe how a viral "anti-CRISPR" protein sits on the bacteria's protein assembly line—which is known as a ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing inflammation and infections. Among these molecules are lectins—proteins that ...

Scientists in Australia have developed a smart, bacteria-repelling coating based on resilin the ultra-elastic protein that gives fleas their legendary jumping power. When applied to surfaces like ...

In the high-precision world of pharmaceutical manufacturing, the success of a vaccine or antibiotic batch often hinges on the silent, microscopic environment of a fermentation tank. A lead researcher ...

New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) reveals how missing just one essential amino acid can change gene expression and the brain's sensory systems, prompting animals to seek out ...