Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (all)
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
Collecting papers on computational modelling, understanding and inference of transcriptional regulatory interactions in cells
We highlight great publications on lignin.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Aging
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Biochemistry
Applications - or risks- of nanoparticles depend crucially on the fate of nanoparticles inside cells. We evaluate the evidence.
A collection of the latest research illuminating structure, function or systems data for small GTPases of the RAS subfamily.
We highlight great publications on lignin.
Work relevant to the molecular mechanisms regulating local translation in neurons, specifically at the presynaptic terminal.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Biophysics
A collection of the latest research illuminating structure, function or systems data for small GTPases of the RAS subfamily.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Biotechnology
We highlight great publications on lignin.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Cancer Research
A collection of the latest research illuminating structure, function or systems data for small GTPases of the RAS subfamily.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Cell Biology
Applications - or risks- of nanoparticles depend crucially on the fate of nanoparticles inside cells. We evaluate the evidence.
Cool papers that develop or use new microscopy approaches
Recent papers about the most beautiful cell, the neuron
A collection of the latest research illuminating structure, function or systems data for small GTPases of the RAS subfamily.
Work relevant to the molecular mechanisms regulating local translation in neurons, specifically at the presynaptic terminal.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Clinical Biochemistry
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Developmental Biology
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Endocrinology
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Genetics
We highlight great publications on lignin.
A selection of papers relating to the computational side of infectious disease biology.
Work relevant to the molecular mechanisms regulating local translation in neurons, specifically at the presynaptic terminal.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Molecular Biology
Work relevant to the molecular mechanisms regulating local translation in neurons, specifically at the presynaptic terminal.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Molecular Medicine
Introducing an array of technologies that will shape healthcare in the 21st Century.
A collection of the latest research illuminating structure, function or systems data for small GTPases of the RAS subfamily.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Physiology
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
Structural Biology
A collection of the latest research illuminating structure, function or systems data for small GTPases of the RAS subfamily.
A collection of the latest research in CRISPR-Cas-mediated genome editing with focus on editing of mammalian cells
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