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Study may lead to better treatments for cancer and developmental syndromes

The most rudimentary activity of a living thing is to change one copy of its genome into two copies, creating one cell into two.

18 Sep 2020

Scientists identify the structure of protein fiber associated with early-onset type 2 diabetes

For the first time, researchers have detected the structure of a protein fiber associated with early-onset type 2 diabetes.

16 Sep 2020

Computer-designed proteins protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2

Computer-designed small proteins have now been shown to protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

10 Sep 2020

Researchers aim to convert greenhouse gas emissions into fuels

Shaama Sharada calls carbon dioxide -- the worst offender of global warming -- a very stable, "very happy molecule."

2 Sep 2020

Researchers explore the structure and dynamics of biological nanomachine

Cells that are infected by a virus or carry a carcinogenic mutation, for example, produce proteins foreign to the body.

31 Aug 2020

Protein structural study may lead to more improved research on disease development

Researchers had identified an actin cytoskeketal nucleator, called Arp2/3 complex, more than 20 years ago.

26 Aug 2020

Study shows chameleon-like protein can alter human brain

Neurons contain a chameleon-like protein that can alter its mind and, during the process, modifies the human brain.

26 Aug 2020

Study offers promising data for improved treatments for cardiac disease

A group of researchers have recently published an article that provides promising data for enhanced therapeutic treatments for cardiac disease.

20 Aug 2020

UT researchers to explore the mysteries of brain connections

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin will lead an ambitious new project with 10 other U.S. institutions and global partners that has significant implications for understanding human brain health.

20 Aug 2020

Study shows how herpesvirus invades human cells and causes chickenpox

Inspite of several years of research, scientists are still clueless about how herpesviruses penetrate the human cells.

20 Aug 2020

Researchers solve debate on molecular events involved in the process of respiration

Respiration is essentially a rudimentary process that occurs in all living things, enabling them to create energy, remain healthy, and live.

20 Aug 2020

Cashew shell compound shows therapeutic potential for demyelinating diseases

In laboratory experiments, a chemical compound found in the shell of the cashew nut promotes the repair of myelin, a team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

From Vanderbilt University 19 Aug 2020

Surface structure of SARS-CoV-2 virus offers insights for development of therapeutics

At the start of a COVID-19 infection, the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 docks onto human cells using the spike-like proteins on its surface. The spike protein is at the centre of vaccine development because it triggers an immune response in humans.

19 Aug 2020

Scientists identify complex enzyme that protects cells from constant DNA damage

A team of researchers have revealed the mechanism and 3D structure of a complex enzyme that guards cells against persistent DNA damage.

19 Aug 2020

Study shows how viruses escape the immune system

Scientists from the University of Otago have gained a deeper understanding of how viruses work and escape the immune system. The team is presently using this finding to find out more about the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Aug 2020

High-speed AFM enables real-time visualization of influenza A hemagglutinin during viral entry

Unlike living organisms, to avoid extinction, viruses need to hijack living host machineries to generate new viruses.

18 Aug 2020

Researchers identify a novel interaction in hydrogenases

Hydrogenases can convert hydrogen just as efficiently as expensive platinum catalysts. In order to make them usable for biotechnological applications, researchers are deciphering how they work in detail.

18 Aug 2020

New fluorescent probe to detect damaged mitochondria could help treat neurodegenerative disorders

Scientists have developed a new, multipurpose probe that is capable of detecting the programmed destruction of faulty mitochondria with pinpoint precision.

17 Aug 2020

Scientists describe the mechanism of action of therapeutic antibodies

Since the late 1990s, immunotherapy has been the frontline treatment against lymphomas where synthetic antibodies are used to stop the proliferation of cancerous white blood cells.

14 Aug 2020

Study shows how FAK protein is activated on lipid membranes

A team of researchers has recently described the mechanistic details regarding the activation of the Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) on lipid membranes.

12 Aug 2020

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Study may lead to better treatments for cancer and developmental syndromes

Scientists identify the structure of protein fiber associated with early-onset type 2 diabetes

Computer-designed proteins protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2

Researchers aim to convert greenhouse gas emissions into fuels

Researchers explore the structure and dynamics of biological nanomachine

Protein structural study may lead to more improved research on disease development

Study shows chameleon-like protein can alter human brain

Study offers promising data for improved treatments for cardiac disease

UT researchers to explore the mysteries of brain connections

Study shows how herpesvirus invades human cells and causes chickenpox

Researchers solve debate on molecular events involved in the process of respiration

Cashew shell compound shows therapeutic potential for demyelinating diseases

Surface structure of SARS-CoV-2 virus offers insights for development of therapeutics

Scientists identify complex enzyme that protects cells from constant DNA damage

Study shows how viruses escape the immune system

High-speed AFM enables real-time visualization of influenza A hemagglutinin during viral entry

Researchers identify a novel interaction in hydrogenases

New fluorescent probe to detect damaged mitochondria could help treat neurodegenerative disorders

Scientists describe the mechanism of action of therapeutic antibodies

Study shows how FAK protein is activated on lipid membranes

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