Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Latest Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics News and Research

Researchers Decode Impact of Every Possible Alteration in Critical Cancer Gene

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have mapped all possible outcomes of changes to a tumor-suppressing gene called VHL, as the first step in a massive research project to unravel the consequences of tens of thousands of genetic variations in genes linked to cancer.

4 Jul 2024

TRPC5 Gene Alterations: A Key Player in Obesity and Postpartum Depression

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and collaborating institutions have discovered that alterations in the human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression.

3 Jul 2024

AI Uncovers Cancer Drivers in Non-Coding DNA

Researchers at the Garvan Institute have discovered putative drivers of cancer concealed in so-called "junk" DNA regions, creating opportunities for novel approaches to diagnosis and treatment using artificial intelligence.

3 Jul 2024

New Antioxidants Show Promise for Broader Cellular Protection

Professor José Villalaín at Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) is searching for improved antioxidants.

3 Jul 2024

Study Reveals Epigenetic Changes in Sperm from Non-Genetic Infertility Causes

How non-genetic factors can induce epigenetic modifications to the sperm and cause male infertility.

3 Jul 2024

Common Fat Cells Converted to Calorie-Burning Beige Fat in Mice

According to recent research from UC San Francisco, it is now possible to convert common white fat cells, which store calories, into beige fat cells, which burn calories to regulate body temperature.

2 Jul 2024

Understanding the Origins of Brain Disorders Through Neural Pruning

The brain does not store everything for eternity. Trillions of neurons need to be assembled or destroyed at specific times and locations as human brains come together.

2 Jul 2024

Enhancing Precision and Versatility in Genetic Sensor Design

Genetic sensors play a crucial role within organisms by regulating gene expression in response to environmental stimuli.

2 Jul 2024

Time-Driven Dynamics of Gut Microbiota: Implications for Disease Research

Our bodies are inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, with specific microbes unique to each individual.

2 Jul 2024

Enzymatic Breakdown of Bacterial Cell Wall Facilitates Antibiotic Resistance Gene Transfer

A study at Umeå University, Sweden, provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads.

2 Jul 2024

Targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa Cell Wall Stress for Biofilm Control

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are experts in evolving new strategies to avoid being killed by antibiotics.

2 Jul 2024

DeepEvo: Revolutionizing Protein Engineering with Artificial Intelligence

Engineering proteins for desirable traits has been the holy grail of modern biotechnology.

1 Jul 2024

Unexpectedly Large Genomes Found in Mycena Mushroom Species

A study of multiple Mycena mushroom species reported in the journal Cell Genomics has found that they have unexpectedly large genomes.

1 Jul 2024

PepFlow: Deep-Learning Model Unveils Multi-Conformational Peptide Structures

Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a deep-learning model, called PepFlow, that can predict all possible shapes of peptides – chains of amino acids that are shorter than proteins, but perform similar biological functions.

1 Jul 2024

Mice Studies Shed Light on Serotonin and Memory

Memory regulation in humans and animal models is regulated by the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain, according to research from Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, and affiliated institutions.

1 Jul 2024

High-Pressure Processing Revolutionizes Food And Pharmaceutical Industries

How high pressure impacts protein structure, unfolding, refolding, and crystallization.

1 Jul 2024

Novel Epigenetic Tool CHARM Offers Hope for Prion Disease Treatment

In a new study in mice, researchers introduce "CHARM," a compact and versatile epigenetic editor that can be used to silence prion protein throughout the brain.

28 Jun 2024

Genome Assembly of Finger Lemon 'YaoJi' Reveals Genetic Underpinnings of Rind Color Differences

A research team successfully sequenced and assembled the genome of the purple finger lemon variety 'YaoJi', revealing a genome size of 314.63 Mb across nine chromosomes.

28 Jun 2024

New Model Unveils Synaptic Mechanisms in Neurological Diseases

Newly released research from Colorado State University provides basic answers to questions regarding brain cellular connectivity that may be helpful in the development of therapies for neurological conditions like schizophrenia, epilepsy, and autism.

27 Jun 2024