A key to calcium signaling: Structure of the human IP3R type 3 in its ligand-free state

IP3 receptors (IP3Rs) are calcium channels found in all animal cells. By mediating calcium ion release,…

Pancreatic cancer 'time machine' exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion

Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low…

New technology for pathogen detection driven by lasers

Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread…

Gold bond formation tracked in real time using new molecular spectroscopy technique

The bond created between two gold atoms in a molecule has been observed as it forms,…

Solar Orbiter braves challenging early days

At 16:00 CET on Thursday, 13 February, the critical first 83 hours of Solar Orbiter’s unique…

Hubble Embraces Spiral With Open Arms

The spiral galaxy NGC 2008 sits center stage, its ghostly spiral arms spreading out toward us,…

Airbus Helicopters Maintains Global Market Leader Position in 2019

MARIGNANE, France: Airbus Helicopters logged gross orders for 369 helicopters in 2019 (310 net orders), combined…

Virgin Galactic: Unity rocket ship moves to operational base

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic rocket plane transfers to New Mexico for final testing. …

Joint military forces kick off Cope North 2020

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam: More than 100 aircraft will soar over the Commonwealth of the…

Week in images: 10-14 February 2020

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