The Mystery Protein: Safeguarding Poison Dart Frogs From Their Own Toxins
A newly identified protein helps poison dart frogs accumulate and store a potent toxin in their skin which they use for self-defense against predators. Scientists…
A newly identified protein helps poison dart frogs accumulate and store a potent toxin in their skin which they use for self-defense against predators. Scientists…
The findings could lead to the development of a new anti-cancer drug and more personalized lung cancer treatment. A new study by Tulane University has…
Team’s approach reveals crucial role played by a specific enzyme in the folding process. While we often think of diseases as caused by foreign bodies—bacteria…
Biochemists at Case Western Reserve are concentrating on the degradation of a key protein that drives cancer; represents a major shift in research. Biochemical researchers…
Protein clumps are implicated in several challenging diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Understanding the interaction of these proteins is complex. However, researchers at…
Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University, Rome and the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS have developed an engineered…
Researchers at the University of Montreal’s Chemistry Department have created an innovative fluorogenic probe for analyzing interactions between sugars and proteins, two families of biomolecules…
The study identifies areas impacted by hazardous genetic alterations. Scientists at Ohio State University have breathed new life into the study of a protein with…
Proteins are key to all processes in our cells and understanding their functions and regulation is of major importance. “For many years, we have known…
Detailed imaging reveals intricate workings of key receptors, offering fresh insights into combating disease. In the intricate dance of our body’s defenses against harmful invaders,…
Researchers shed light on the paradox: while high-protein diets enhance athletic performance, they can contribute to health issues and shortened lifespan in non-athletes. Strength training…
New protein folding models could lead to new medicines and industrial processes. Proteins are important molecules that perform a variety of functions essential to life….
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, marked by progressively declining memory and cognitive functions. Over recent decades, it has climbed the ranks…
Recent research shows that proteins’ intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) are critical for chromatin regulation and gene expression. Mutations in these IDRs affect cellular functions, especially…
An advance in cryo-EM could be a significant boon for research on potential cancer therapies. A technology called cryo-electron microscopy, or cryo-EM, enables scientists to…
One of the most significant barriers to the adoption of plant-based meat alternatives is their often dry and astringent texture upon consumption. A team of…
Growing Evidence Supporting the Protein Leverage Hypothesis The “protein leverage” hypothesis suggests that humans consume more food when dietary protein is diluted, especially with modern…
The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions Short-lived proteins control gene expression in cells and execute critical roles ranging from assisting…