Electron Microscopy – News and Features

Researchers have used cryo-electron tomography to uncover new details of the molecular structure of synaptic vesicles, which help transport neurotransmitters in the brain.

A study reveals why monkeys resist HBV infection, showing that specific amino acid differences in their NTCP receptor prevent viral entry. Findings highlight evolution-driven resistance.

Researchers have discovered that the armlike structure of mammalian brain cells may be a different shape than previously thought.

Heart cockles, marine mollusks with heart-shaped shells, have evolved natural fiber optic systems. Their shell fibers channel light, aiding algal symbionts' photosynthesis while blocking harmful UV rays.

The first experimental evidence of ferroelectricity in tellurium nanowires could pave the way for advancements in ultrahigh-density data storage and neuromorphic computing.

A new study reveals that cobalt ions in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) transform into nanoparticles that catalyze reactions, challenging assumptions about COFs' catalytic roles. The COF scaffolds stabilize these nanoparticles, preventing clumping

Advanced microscopy techniques have revealed how ribosomes recruit to mRNA while it's being transcribed, potentially enabling the development of new antibiotics that target this pathway in bacteria.

An improved zeolite catalyst can covert methane and carbon dioxide into syngas, a valuable clean fuel used by oil and chemical companies worldwide.

Utilizing a cutting-edge electron microscopy technique, researchers have unlocked new insight into the intricate folding dance leading to the final shape of RNA molecules.

The subtleties of antibody-target interaction can guide the development of better malaria treatments and vaccines.