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Study clears potential obstacle to using gene drive strategy to control mosquitoes

New research from entomologists at UC Davis clears a potential obstacle to using CRISPR-Cas9 "gene drive" technology to control mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika.

From The University of California, Davis 17 Apr 2020

Proving the existence of metabolons

For over four decades, researchers have proposed the presence of enzyme clusters, also called metabolons, which help facilitate several processes within cells.

17 Apr 2020

3D simulations will show how coronavirus spike protein binds to human cell receptors

Computational chemist Mahmoud Moradi will develop enhanced, 3D simulations of the molecular dynamics of coronavirus spike glycoproteins to gain better understanding of how the virus binds to human cells.

16 Apr 2020

Study shows how vulnerable cells armor themselves against infection

Cells in some of the body's most vulnerable entry routes to bacterial infection buffer themselves when the immune system detects danger by reorganizing the cholesterol on their surfaces, a new study led by UTSW scientists suggests.

16 Apr 2020

Identifying Potential Drugs Earlier In Discovery

Scientists have developed a technique that could significantly reduce the time of discovering potential new antibody-based drugs to treat disease.

16 Apr 2020

Scientists determine first 3D structure of COVID-19 main protease

A team of Chinese scientists has reported the high-resolution crystal structure of the main protease (Mpro) of the COVID-19 virus and has identified drugs that may hold promise in combating the virus.

15 Apr 2020

Role of VRAC ion channel in fight against virus infections

VRAC/LRRC8 chloride channels play a crucial role in the transport of neurotransmitters, amino acids, and cytostatics.

14 Apr 2020

Study reveals new mechanism that controls chromosome inheritance

During the process of each single cell division, the chromosomal genetic data should be uniformly distributed between the freshly developing daughter cells.

13 Apr 2020

New study on proteins advances basic understanding of human life

A minute chemical modification on one of the most copious and vital proteins in cells—actin—has been a mystery as its function is not fully known.

9 Apr 2020

Researchers use ultrasensitive protein detection method to evaluate embryo quality

Infertility is estimated to affect 9% of reproductive-aged couples globally, and many couples consequently turn to assisted reproductive technology.

8 Apr 2020

Enhancing DNA repair could help improve agronomic traits in multiple crops

A new genome editing system enhances the efficiency of an error-free DNA repair pathway, which could help improve agronomic traits in multiple crops.

8 Apr 2020

Physical properties of extracellular bacterial membrane vesicles are significantly diverse

According to a new study by researchers from Kanazawa University and Tsukuba University, which was reported in Nanoscale, the physical properties of extracellular bacterial membrane vesicles are considerably varied.

8 Apr 2020

Study reveals shape-shifting enzyme dihydrofolate reductase is associated with catalysis

Researchers from the University of Groningen have visualized the characteristics of a single enzyme within a nanopore.

8 Apr 2020

Scientists Discover Gene That Increases Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers from UBC and the Central South University (CSU) in China have for the first time identified a gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

2 Apr 2020

Hidden Messages In Protein Blueprints

Scientists from DKFZ, HI-STEM have identified a new control mechanism that enables stem cells to adapt their activity in emergency situations.

2 Apr 2020

Study discovers hydrogen cycling in the Acetobacterium woodii bacterium

At Goethe University Frankfurt, microbiologists have unraveled the mechanism of hydrogen use by the bacterium Acetobacterium woodii for energy conservation.

31 Mar 2020

Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Novel biomaterials could soon be created using magnetic bacteria.

26 Mar 2020

Do Pancreatic Cells Write Their Own Autoimmune Ending?

Researchers have discovered that pancreatic cells, producing lipids, can create their own autoimmune ending. This article looks at how this is possible.

25 Mar 2020

Genetically manipulating cells using synthetic materials to construct artificial structures

Researchers at the Stanford School of Engineering have designed a technique for reprogramming cells to use synthetic materials, which the team provides, to create artificial structures that can perform functions within the body.

20 Mar 2020

Bacteria’s ability to develop novel peptides for cancer treatment

At Texas A&M University, chemists have identified a new way to beat viruses at their own game—take a p[h]age from bacteria’s playbook and, in the process, develop new kinds of drugs to combat cancer and a range of other human diseases.

20 Mar 2020

Enzyme News and Research

Study clears potential obstacle to using gene drive strategy to control mosquitoes

Proving the existence of metabolons

3D simulations will show how coronavirus spike protein binds to human cell receptors

Study shows how vulnerable cells armor themselves against infection

Identifying Potential Drugs Earlier In Discovery

Scientists determine first 3D structure of COVID-19 main protease

Role of VRAC ion channel in fight against virus infections

Study reveals new mechanism that controls chromosome inheritance

New study on proteins advances basic understanding of human life

Researchers use ultrasensitive protein detection method to evaluate embryo quality

Enhancing DNA repair could help improve agronomic traits in multiple crops

Physical properties of extracellular bacterial membrane vesicles are significantly diverse

Study reveals shape-shifting enzyme dihydrofolate reductase is associated with catalysis

Scientists Discover Gene That Increases Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Hidden Messages In Protein Blueprints

Study discovers hydrogen cycling in the Acetobacterium woodii bacterium

Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Do Pancreatic Cells Write Their Own Autoimmune Ending?

Genetically manipulating cells using synthetic materials to construct artificial structures

Bacteria’s ability to develop novel peptides for cancer treatment

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