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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.

New correlative, 3D, super resolution imaging platform reveals unexpected findings in mammalian cells

Researchers have developed a platform for the 3D super-resolution imaging at the nanoscale level that has revealed unexpected findings in mammalian cells.

21 Feb 2020

Distinct loss-of-function variants cause shared clinical features in neuronal development disorders

Researchers have shown that mutations in four distinct genes that lead to Kleefstra syndrome.

20 Feb 2020

Intact Protein Mass Spectrometry of Cell Culture Harvest Guides Cell Line Development for Trispecific Antibodies

A team in Massachusetts has established a method of profiling of mispairing in antibody assembly.

18 Feb 2020

Applying integrated lipidomics and proteomics in multiple myeloma reveals potential disease pathways

A team of Australian researchers has confirmed the feasibility and potential of applying integrated lipidomics and proteomics to malignant plasma cells from myeloma patients.

13 Feb 2020

A new study finds a potential immunotherapeutic pan-target on cancer cells

In a genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 screen published in Nature Immunology in January 2020, a group of researchers described a potential universal target on cancer cells.

12 Feb 2020

Clinical lipidomics in understanding of lung cancer: Opportunity and challenge

A team of scientists has recently outlined the need to develop and standardize lipidomic measurements and baseline figures.

11 Feb 2020

Progesterone induces sperm release from oviductal epithelial cells by modifying sperm proteomics

An international team of researchers has uncovered valuable insights on the underlying mechanisms involved in the process of sperm release from the oviduct.

10 Feb 2020

The use of natural hydrogels in food and agriculture practices

Hydrogels are widely used materials for various applications in areas ranging from medicine, cosmetics, and tissue engineering to food and agriculture.

8 Feb 2020

Risk assessments of mushroom consumption should factor in cooking and digestion

Mushrooms are a protein- and mineral-rich food source, but they can also accumulate high levels of toxic metals and metalloids.

7 Feb 2020

Genetic variation in taste receptors could help inform food production

Taste is a key factor in determining which food and drink items consumers buy.

7 Feb 2020

Circular RNA profiles could serve as a biomarker of ovarian cancer

A team has revealed the existence of viable biomarkers of ovarian cancer by investigating the profiles of circular RNA expression.

3 Feb 2020