Life doesn’t begin the way we thought it did. A new study at The University of Toledo shows that a
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Structure of protein pair provides blueprint for future drugs
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have visualised for the first time how the protein SOCS1 ‘switches off’ cell signalling
Continue reading »New nuclear RNA retention activity discovered
Gene expression involves mRNA transport from its place of synthesis to the cytoplasm where protein translation occurs. However, many non-coding
Continue reading »Beef peptides block bitter tastes
From burgers to steaks, beef has a long history of being a delicious part of dinner. But what if that
Continue reading »Scientists find missing factor in gene activation: Answer to decades-long mystery could play a part in cancer and other human diseases
Until human genes are activated, they are blocked by structures known as nucleosomes, components that serve to package DNA inside
Continue reading »New tool analyzes disease and drug effects with unprecedented accuracy and consistency: IonStar could upend industry standards, and quicken medical diagnosis and drug development
A new protein analysis tool developed at the University at Buffalo could vastly increase the speed and precision with which
Continue reading »Genomics is disrupting the healthcare sector: A landmark report unveils wide-ranging clinical and commercial impacts of low-cost DNA sequencing and analysis
Affordable, rapid DNA sequencing is causing a revolution in medicine and healthcare globally — and it’s happening now, says Thomas
Continue reading »Redefining the origin of the cellular powerhouse
In a new study published by Nature, an international team of researchers led by Uppsala University in Sweden proposes a
Continue reading »Male contraceptive compound stops sperm without affecting hormones: Study in monkeys: In preclinical tests, researchers have shown how a new compound can immobilize sperm temporarily without side effects
A new study published today in the journal PLOS ONE details how a compound called EP055 binds to sperm proteins
Continue reading »Unique protein is a vulnerability in the malaria parasite
Over a thousand people die from malaria every day. The disease is caused by a single-cell parasite (protozoan) that is
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