Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Chaperone Proteins Unveil Their Role in Neurotransmission

A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first to show how proteins called "chaperones" are vital in ensuring that neurons can transmit signals to one another. When this neurotransmission breaks down, devastating diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's along with many others, can occur.

19 Dec 2024

Subsurface Microbial Life Reveals Surprising Diversity in Extreme Environments

Which microbes thrive below us in darkness – in gold mines, in aquifers, in deep boreholes in the seafloor – and how do they compare to the microbiomes that envelop the Earth's surfaces, on land and sea?

19 Dec 2024

Yeast Proteins Found to Offer Powerful Emulsifying Action

Mention emulsifiers and many people might be unaware what they are used for, but they are present in many daily products, from food to cosmetics.

18 Dec 2024

New Insights into Photosystem II Megacomplex Assembly in Plants

In higher plants and green algae, Photosystem II (PSII) usually combines with Light Harvesting Complex II (LHCII) to form the PSII-LHCII supercomplex.

18 Dec 2024

New Virus Found to Alter Cell Machinery in Eukaryotic Cells

Julie Thomy, lead author of the study and postdoctoral researcher in the Daniel K. Inouye Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education (C-MORE) and Department of Oceanography in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST)

18 Dec 2024

New Strategy to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

The discovery of a vulnerability in antibiotic resistance mechanisms may lead to improved strategies for combating superbugs and enhancing current therapies.

18 Dec 2024

Scientists Discover Key to Overcoming Cancer's Evasion Tactics

A cunning culprit that aids cancer cells in avoiding CAR T cell therapy has been identified by researchers at City of Hope®, one of the biggest and most cutting-edge cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, with a comprehensive cancer center in Los Angeles that is ranked among the top five cancer centers in the country by US News & World Report.

18 Dec 2024

A revolutionary antibody approach to fight cancer by restoring cellular fitness

Ovarian cancer cells exploit cell competition by altering Flower protein isoforms in stromal cells, promoting tumor survival and potential therapeutic targets.

18 Dec 2024

Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Sheds Light on Craniopharyngioma Tumor Subtypes

Craniopharyngiomas are brain tumors that negatively impact the hormonal function of the nearby pituitary.

17 Dec 2024

Researchers Map Influenza Virus RNA Protective Coat at Atomic Level

To fight the virus that causes influenza, one of the avenues being explored by scientists is the development of drugs capable of destabilizing its genome, made up of eight RNA molecules.

17 Dec 2024

BOOSTER Gene: Unlocking New Potential in Photosynthesis and Crop Productivity

The BOOSTER gene enhances photosynthesis in plants, improving efficiency and productivity under varying light conditions, crucial for agricultural advancements.

17 Dec 2024

Targeting Cancer with Nanoparticle-Delivered Gene Therapy

Scientists are literally shining a laser on the energy centers of cancer cells in an attempt to harm these sources of power and cause widespread cancer cell death.

16 Dec 2024

Study Reveals Mechanism Behind T Cells' Cancer-Killing Power in Hypoxia

Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized treatment for various advanced cancers. However, their effectiveness has plateaued due to therapeutic resistance that renders tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, or TILs, ineffective.

16 Dec 2024

Researchers Uncover Lamin A's Role in DNA Repair and Premature Aging Disease

Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, have discovered how a protein called lamin A helps repair the protective barrier around a cell's DNA.

16 Dec 2024

Scientists Discover New Twist in DNA Looping Mechanism

Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna Biocenter discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes.

16 Dec 2024

Ancient DNA Reveals Neandertal Gene Flow into Modern Humans

Ancient DNA research suggests that our non-African ancestors mixed with Neandertals about 50,000 years ago, resulting in one to two percent Neandertal DNA in non-African modern humans.

14 Dec 2024

New Look at the Last Universal Common Ancestor

Revising genetic code evolution, this research uncovers early amino acid recruitment patterns and sulfur's significance for understanding extraterrestrial life.

13 Dec 2024

AI Creates the First Virtual Human Cell

A team of scientists from Stanford University, Genentech, and the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative claims that science has an “unprecedented opportunity” to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create the first virtual human cell in history, pointing out that recent advancements in AI and the availability of extensive experimental data about human biology have reached a critical mass.

13 Dec 2024

A breakthrough in muscle cell regeneration and alignment with ultrasonic vibrations.

This study explores the use of ultrasonication to align and enhance the differentiation of myotubes, providing a non-invasive, scalable approach for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

13 Dec 2024

Discovery of 18-Digit Code Unlocks Exosome-Based Drug Delivery

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa have discovered an 18-digit code that allows proteins to attach themselves to exosomes - tiny pinched-off pieces of cells that travel around the body and deliver biochemical signals.

12 Dec 2024