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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Researchers employ hepatic organoids for disease modeling

Associate Professor Tamer Önder created and analyzed the hepatic organoid culture system utilizing human induced pluripotent stem cell as an intermediate.

8 Nov 2021

Researchers predict protein binding based on shape using fastest supercomputer

Proteins attach to one another through a complex mixture of chemical interactions, but what if the process is simpler—like binding due to their shapes?

8 Nov 2021

Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

Losing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient's quality of life. Improving memory and slowing cognitive changes caused by the disease is an ongoing challenge for researchers seeking to develop novel therapies.

8 Nov 2021

Simultaneously Measuring 7,000 Proteins: Groundbreaking Proteomics from SomaLogic

In this interview, we speak to Roy Smythe, CEO of SomaLogic, about their groundbreaking proteomics technology that can simultaneously measure 7,000 proteins.

From SomaLogic 4 Nov 2021

Earlier known protein complex acts as a centriole stabilizer, says study

Microtubules are fibers in cells that construct a network to offer shape and structure to cells along with mediating transport mechanisms.

4 Nov 2021

Research reveals pathways controlling osteocyte development

Osteocytes are seen within bone tissue. They are cells with tree-like projections known as dendrites vital for receiving communication from other cells.

4 Nov 2021

Research uncovers key component of cellular malfunction that contributes to tumor growth

Scientists have homed in on a crucial step within the sequence of chemical reactions that govern regulation of cell division, proliferation and death, and whose malfunction contributes to the growth of tumors.

3 Nov 2021

Researchers identify genes related with plant survival in the Atacama Desert in Chile

An international team of researchers has identified genes associated with plant survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth: the Atacama Desert in Chile.

From New York University (NYU) 2 Nov 2021

Monoclonal antibodies mitigate inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in macaques

Monoclonal antibodies protected aged, diabetic rhesus macaque monkeys from disease due to SARS-CoV-2 and reduced signs of inflammation, including in cerebrospinal fluid, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

From The University of California, Davis 2 Nov 2021

Study unravels unknown facts about SARS-CoV-2 infection

Around 3%–10% of the individuals infected by the SARS-CoV-2 experience moderate to severe disease.

1 Nov 2021

Researchers develop new approach to selectively turn on gene therapies in target cells

Researchers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a way to selectively turn on gene therapies in target cells, including human cells. Their technology can detect specific messenger RNA sequences in cells, and that detection then triggers production of a specific protein from a transgene, or artificial gene.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 29 Oct 2021

Discovery of long-lived mitochondrial proteins reveals increased stability of the electron transport chain

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating the energy that's needed to fuel the functions that our cells carry out.

29 Oct 2021

New eToeholds could make RNA therapeutics more safer and effective

RNAs are best known as the molecules that translate information encoded in genes into proteins with their myriad of activities.

29 Oct 2021

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

29 Oct 2021

Researchers reveal the dual function of a zinc finger protein

Human genome mapping was followed by rapid scientific advancements that showed the astonishingly complex world of genetics.

29 Oct 2021

Study provides novel insights into how cells move through the body

Recent research published in eLife revealed that cells can control their capability to migrate throughout the body with the help of a protein named fascin.

29 Oct 2021

Study reveals the complex architecture of the outer membrane of bacteria

UCL scientists have recorded the sharpest images ever of living bacteria.

From University College London 29 Oct 2021

New variety of sorghum with superior popping quality

Popcorn is one of America's favorite snacks. But did you know that a grain called sorghum can also be popped?

28 Oct 2021

Low dose of pollutants in food leads to high activation of antibodies that cause allergic response

Exposure to the heavy metal cadmium is known to irritate the stomach and lungs or cause kidney disease, but new research links another health issue to inadvertently ingesting low doses of the pollutant: high activation of the antibodies that cause an allergic response.

27 Oct 2021

Research reveals how cancer cells thrive by exploiting genetic and cellular processes

Writing in EMBO reports, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health describe how a pair of fundamental genetic and cellular processes are exploited by cancer cells to promote tumor survival and growth.

From UC San Diego 27 Oct 2021

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Researchers employ hepatic organoids for disease modeling

Researchers predict protein binding based on shape using fastest supercomputer

Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

Simultaneously Measuring 7,000 Proteins: Groundbreaking Proteomics from SomaLogic

Earlier known protein complex acts as a centriole stabilizer, says study

Research reveals pathways controlling osteocyte development

Research uncovers key component of cellular malfunction that contributes to tumor growth

Researchers identify genes related with plant survival in the Atacama Desert in Chile

Monoclonal antibodies mitigate inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in macaques

Study unravels unknown facts about SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers develop new approach to selectively turn on gene therapies in target cells

Discovery of long-lived mitochondrial proteins reveals increased stability of the electron transport chain

New eToeholds could make RNA therapeutics more safer and effective

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Researchers reveal the dual function of a zinc finger protein

Study provides novel insights into how cells move through the body

Study reveals the complex architecture of the outer membrane of bacteria

New variety of sorghum with superior popping quality

Low dose of pollutants in food leads to high activation of antibodies that cause allergic response

Research reveals how cancer cells thrive by exploiting genetic and cellular processes

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