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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.

Creating Protein Songs Using Classical Music

AZoLifeSciences speaks to researchers about their latest protein research, and how protein songs can be created from classical music.

From National University of Singapore (NUS) 7 Oct 2021

Low antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 predicts increased mortality

In a study of patients with COVID-19 being treated in intensive care units, people who mounted only a low antibody response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus faced a higher risk of dying.

7 Oct 2021

New gel enhances immunotherapy's effectiveness in glioblastoma

Pairing a newly developed gel with immunotherapy that was delivered to post-surgical mouse brains with glioblastoma, a highly malignant and deadly cancer, improved the immunotherapy's effectiveness, report researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and colleagues.

7 Oct 2021

IAFNS Science Innovation Showcase brings experts together to share breakthrough ideas on food

IAFNS, the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences, is now seeking abstracts from innovators to present their work as part of an exciting virtual Science Innovation Showcase set for December 14-15, 2021.

7 Oct 2021

Research findings likely to help better define risk factors in cancer

Scientists took a further step in the exploration of genetic instability, as exhibited in cancer cells.

7 Oct 2021

Disproving the classical theory of protein folding phenomenon

Proteins are the messengers, workers, managers, and directors of mostly all intra- and inter-cellular functions in the human body.

7 Oct 2021

Active genes do not form clusters and share resources during early development in fruit flies

Active genes do not form clusters and share resources during early development in the fruit fly, according to a new study by New York University and Princeton researchers published in the journal Current Biology.

6 Oct 2021

Common drug to treat cancer reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice

A drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, new UBC research has found.

6 Oct 2021

Researchers use cryo-electron microscopy to resolve 3D structure of protein nanoparticle

Nanoparticles and nanocages are attractive materials that may be applied in color agents, catalysts, and drug delivery.

6 Oct 2021

Researchers identify the mechanism leading to deafness in Norrie disease

A team of Mass Eye and Ear Scientists led by Albert Edge, PhD, working with research fellow Yushi Hayashi, MD, PhD, has identified the mechanism that can lead to deafness in the rare syndrome, Norrie disease.

6 Oct 2021

Study uncovers a protein that indicates whether emotional memories can be changed

Researchers have discovered that a particular protein can be used as a brain marker to indicate whether emotional memories can be changed or forgotten.

5 Oct 2021

Fully vaccinated people who had COVID-19 end up with larger number of memory B cells

A new study by University of Minnesota Medical School researchers is revealing that some people who received an mRNA vaccination for COVID-19 have greater immune responses compared to others.

5 Oct 2021

Findings of a new study likely to help design fluorescent, protein-based sensors

Proteins, the molecular machines, make all living organisms hum. They are capable of healing cells, preventing deadly infections, and more.

4 Oct 2021

Extracellular vesicles synchronize cell activity, says study

Cells in the body work together, similar to an ant colony or even people in an office achieve the tasks.

4 Oct 2021

Study finds a correlation between zika-induced neurological complications and Gas6 protein

An article by Brazilian researchers published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity elucidates one of the mechanisms whereby zika virus causes neurological complications in adult patients and microcephaly in fetuses. The discovery paves the way for future research to develop drugs that combat the virus.

4 Oct 2021

Study provides insights on how the human gut microbiota resist cholera bacterium

Cholera is still an enormous problem. An acute diarrheal disease, there have been seven major pandemics in the last two hundred years. According to the WHO, cholera still kills up to 143,000 people each year and infects up to 4 million others, mostly in poor or underdeveloped countries.

4 Oct 2021

Researchers uncover previously unknown interactions between proteins that drive cancers

In three studies from the Cancer Cell Map Initiative, researchers uncovered previously unknown interactions between proteins that drive cancer and combined this new data to generate a map of protein pathways informing cancer outcomes.

1 Oct 2021

Chula researchers develop a heathy food for noodle lovers with Udon and Vermicelli products

Researchers from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, are pleasing noodle lovers with Udon and Vermicelli products made from 100 percent egg white that are high in protein, low in fat, and gluten-free, suitable for health lovers and those who wish to control their weight, the elderly, people with certain diseases, and cancer patients

1 Oct 2021

Researchers develop key components of an expanded genetic code system

Modern biologists nurture more ambitious goals and one among them is to know how to broaden or alternatively modify the genetic code of life on Earth.

1 Oct 2021

Experts state muscle-secreted neurturin provides similar results as exercise

Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet pinpointed a protein that enhances motor coordination, muscular metabolism, and exercise performance in mice.

1 Oct 2021

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Creating Protein Songs Using Classical Music

Low antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 predicts increased mortality

New gel enhances immunotherapy's effectiveness in glioblastoma

IAFNS Science Innovation Showcase brings experts together to share breakthrough ideas on food

Research findings likely to help better define risk factors in cancer

Disproving the classical theory of protein folding phenomenon

Active genes do not form clusters and share resources during early development in fruit flies

Common drug to treat cancer reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice

Researchers use cryo-electron microscopy to resolve 3D structure of protein nanoparticle

Researchers identify the mechanism leading to deafness in Norrie disease

Study uncovers a protein that indicates whether emotional memories can be changed

Fully vaccinated people who had COVID-19 end up with larger number of memory B cells

Findings of a new study likely to help design fluorescent, protein-based sensors

Extracellular vesicles synchronize cell activity, says study

Study finds a correlation between zika-induced neurological complications and Gas6 protein

Study provides insights on how the human gut microbiota resist cholera bacterium

Researchers uncover previously unknown interactions between proteins that drive cancers

Chula researchers develop a heathy food for noodle lovers with Udon and Vermicelli products

Researchers develop key components of an expanded genetic code system

Experts state muscle-secreted neurturin provides similar results as exercise

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