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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.

Engineering Tissue Domains with a Synthetic Biology Approach

Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, demonstrate how morphogens combined with cell adhesion can generate tissue domains with a sharp boundary in an in vitro model system.

9 Oct 2024

Study Unravels the Mystery of Hsp70 Chaperones

Proteins control most of the body's functions, and their malfunction can have severe consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. Therefore, cells have mechanisms in place to control protein quality.

9 Oct 2024

Unveiling the Enzymatic Riches of Spider Venoms

Spiders, as venomous creatures, employ their chemical arsenal for prey acquisition or self-defense. Their venom contains small neurotoxins that target the central nervous system of their targets.

8 Oct 2024

Bioengineered Bacteria with Mussel-Like Adhesion Could Clean Up Plastic

Researchers at Rice University have created bioengineered microbes with strong adhesion that have the potential to revolutionize environmental cleanup by drawing on nature's genius for adhesives, the sticky power of mussels.

8 Oct 2024

Scientists Uncover Secrets of Circadian Rhythm Control

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, have discovered the secret to regulating our internal clock.

8 Oct 2024

Microbial Enzyme From Sewage Sludge Offers Hope for Plastic Waste Reduction

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate. This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing.

4 Oct 2024

Genes2Genes Unlocks New Potential for Detecting Gene Expression Changes

Genes2Genes an accurately infer alignments in simulated and real datasets of single-cell trajectories and capture sequential mismatches and matches in individual genes.

4 Oct 2024

Mapping the Complex Structure and Function of CRISPR-Cas Protein Scissors

CRISPR-Cas systems help to protect bacteria from viruses. Several different types of CRISPR-Cas defense systems are found in bacteria, which differ in their composition and functions.

3 Oct 2024

Discovering New Drug Targets Through Paralog Hopping

Some proteins in the human body are easy to block with a drug; they have an obvious spot in their structure where a drug can fit, like a key in a lock. But other proteins are more difficult to target, with no clear drug-binding sites.

3 Oct 2024

Structural Discovery of Fanzor Proteins Offers New Directions in Genome Engineering

A revolution in biomedicine is currently underway, driven by the application of genome engineering tools such as the prokaryotic CRISPR-Cas9.

3 Oct 2024

A New Understanding of Chromatin Regulation and its Implications

Human survival is dependent upon an extraordinarily intricate dance that takes place inside every cell and every nucleus. DNA is continually being wrapped and unwrapped by proteins, and even small mistakes might result in cancer.

3 Oct 2024

New Insights into U1 Snrnp Functions in Plant Splicing Mechanisms Using Arabidopsis

U1 snRNP interactions in Arabidopsis highlight its dual role in splicing and mRNA regulation, essential for maintaining transcript integrity and growth.

2 Oct 2024

New AI Model ProteinGenerator Revolutionizes Protein Design with Sequence and Structure Integration

Harnessing deep learning, ProteinGenerator designs diverse proteins with specific properties, offering new avenues for drug development and biotechnology.

2 Oct 2024

Study Reveals Gene Linked to Cold Resistance in Hibernating Mammals

A gene that limits cellular damage could be the key to surviving prolonged cold exposure.

1 Oct 2024

Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy Share Genetic Roots

A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered compelling evidence of a genetic link between bipolar disorder type I (BD-I) and epilepsy, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of these complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

1 Oct 2024