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Femtosecond Crystallography Reveals Cryptochrome Mechanisms

Research on cryptochromes using femtosecond crystallography uncovers rapid structural changes, enhancing our understanding of light-driven biological processes.

11 Jun 2025

Proteomic Signature in Blood Predicts Dementia and Diabetes Risk

A blood-based proteomic signature predicts healthspan, linking protein levels to disease risk and mortality, paving the way for targeted aging interventions.

10 Jun 2025

Novel Peptide Shows Promise in Fighting Deadly, Drug-Resistant Bacteria

A study identifies a new antimicrobial peptide that effectively targets gram-negative bacteria, highlighting its potential in combating antibiotic resistance.

5 Jun 2025

Study Reveals Key Proteins Behind CAR-T Cell Therapy Effectiveness

A study conducted by researchers at the Center for Cell-Based Therapy (CTC) highlights key proteins and signaling pathways involved in the efficacy of immunotherapy based on CAR-T cells (lymphocytes modified in the laboratory to fight cancer).

4 Jun 2025

Protein Mapping Uncovers 'Molecular Fingerprint' for Insulin Sensitivity

Scientists have unearthed surprising details about how our bodies handle insulin – the hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar and developing diabetes.

28 May 2025

New LLNL Method Accelerates Protein Screening for Drug Discovery

Machine learning and supercomputing have brought about a revolution in computational drug discovery.

24 May 2025

Scientists Engineer Proteins That Morph Like Nature’s Own

The ability to engineer shapeshifting proteins opens new avenues for medicine, agriculture, and beyond.

24 May 2025

Study Resolves Longstanding Mystery of Ashwell-Morell Receptor

Study applies new techniques to reexamine a receptor linked to sepsis and resolve contradictions regarding its binding interactions with other proteins.

19 May 2025

Gene Deletion in Wheat Offers Better Bread Quality and Fewer Celiac Triggers

Wheat is a major source of calories, carbohydrates and protein worldwide, and its distinctive gluten proteins are what gives bread and pasta dough texture and elasticity.

6 May 2025

Study Reveals Muscle Memory at the Protein Level

Researchers have delved into the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins, uncovering a potential new explanation for the phenomenon of muscle memory.

16 Apr 2025

Inherited Genes Play Key Role in Cancer Development

A groundbreaking study has revealed how inherited genetic abnormalities, known as germline variants, play a vital role in the progression of cancer.

16 Apr 2025

Unraveling the Mystery of Inefficient Split Inteins in Protein Splicing

Proteins serve as the fundamental components of life, composed of folded peptide chains made up of a sequence of amino acids.

11 Apr 2025

Wheat's Pathogen Defense Strengthened by Tandem Kinase Proteins

Wheat is grown over more land area than any other food crop. Among pathogen-driven threats to wheat, fungi top the list, causing billions of dollars of losses each year and posing a serious challenge to food security worldwide.

3 Apr 2025

Novel AI Models Enhance Disease Diagnosis and Pathogen Identification

With the widespread availability of AI tools, numerous fields within the technical and natural sciences are experiencing rapid advancements.

1 Apr 2025

New AI Model Helps Predict Future Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. As SARS-CoV-2 shifts to endemic status, questions about its future evolution remain.

28 Mar 2025

Novel Method Tracks Phagosomal Protein Breakdown, Advancing Disease Research

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a novel method for investigating protein degradation in immune cells.

28 Mar 2025

Novel Bio-Conjugation Method Achieves High Efficiency and Stability for Protein Modification

A group of researchers from the Pohang University of Science and Technology Department of Materials Science and Engineering, under the direction of Professor Seung Soo Oh and Dr. Hyesung Jo, have created a novel method that allows for the accurate modification of particular proteins in intricate biological settings.

27 Mar 2025

Fusion Proteins Offer New Path for Antibody Generation in Disease Research

The Food and Drug Administration has approved more than 100 monoclonal antibodies to treat a range of diseases. Other antibodies are used by physicians to diagnose conditions or by scientists to advance research projects.

26 Mar 2025

Novel Tool Uses DNA Barcode System for Deep-Tissue RNA and Protein Imaging

For the Liu Lab, necessity is truly the mother of invention. The researchers were examining how the 3D organization of the genome controls development and needed to image hundreds of RNA molecules in a thick tissue sample to understand where and how genes were being expressed in cells.

13 Mar 2025

Unveiling the Shapeshifting Mechanisms of Metamorphic Proteins

The “shapeshifters” of bacterial, animal, and human cells are metamorphic proteins. Their capacity to rapidly transition between two distinct shapes allows them to perform a variety of tasks and adjust to shifting conditions.

11 Mar 2025