Unlocking Secrets to Extend Fertility With Long-Lived Proteins
Max Planck researchers have discovered that extremely long-lived proteins in the ovary may keep mammalian egg cells healthy and preserve fertility for a long time….
Protein News
Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They are made up of amino acids, which are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. These amino acids form long chains and the sequence of amino acids in a protein is defined by the sequence of a gene, which is encoded in genetic material. Proteins are essential to the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs. They can serve a wide array of functions through their various forms, including enzymes, which catalyze biochemical reactions, and structural components, which provide support in cells and tissues. Other proteins act as antibodies, binding to specific foreign particles and pathogens to help protect the body, or as messengers, such as hormones, which coordinate biological processes between different cells, tissues, and organs. The structure and function of proteins are determined by the amino acid sequence and the specific shape they fold into, which is crucial for their function.
Proteins and Health: Cambridge’s New Atlas Uncovers the Ties That Bind
The University of Cambridge developed a protein atlas that maps protein behavior in human cells, enhancing understanding of diseases like dementia and cancer. This research…
Revolutionizing Antibiotics: How MIT’s Water-Soluble Enzymes Could Change the Game
Scientists created a water-soluble version of an important bacterial enzyme, which can now be used in drug screens to identify new antibiotics. MIT researchers have…
Far-Reaching Implications – Scientists Discover Previously Hidden Binding Sites for Medications
Scientists discovered that proteins change shape at body temperature, revealing new drug binding sites. This finding, using cryo-electron microscopy, could revolutionize drug development by providing…
Trailblazers in Genetics: Researchers Chase the Cure for Rare Hereditary Diseases
The dynamic structure of FLVCR proteins and their role in nutrient transport within our cells have been revealed. It is known that malfunctions of the…
Developmental Disorders: Researchers Link Protein Levels to Severe Intellectual Deficiencies
New research reveals that both the excess and the deficiency of a single protein can lead to severe intellectual deficiencies. The discovery offers critical insights…
A “Game-Changer” – Groundbreaking Discovery Paves Way for ALS Cure
A new potential treatment for ALS could advance to clinical trials within five years, supported by a $10-million donation from the Temerty Foundation. In a…
A Symphony of Bonds: Sonification Unlocks Protein Folding Pathways
Researchers used sound to reveal hidden patterns in protein folding, emphasizing the role of hydrogen bonds and water molecules in shaping protein structures. Scientists have…
A Breakthrough in Protein Genetics: Scientists Unveil How Pseudogenes Evolve
Rice University’s Peter Wolynes and his research team have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the evolution of specific genetic sequences known as pseudogenes. Their…
Weight Loss Wonders: New Study Uncovers Surprising Benefits of the Protein Kallistatin
New research indicates that weight loss in overweight individuals boosts Kallistatin expression in fat tissue, enhancing metabolism and presenting a new target for treating obesity…
Nature’s Tiny Architects: Designing Molecular Shapes for Medical Miracles
Researchers have learned to control the “handedness” of peptoids, a crucial factor in precision drug delivery and diagnostics. Nature is filled with extraordinarily precise molecular…
Stirring the Primordial Soup: Unveiling Secrets of Early Life With Synthetic Models
A synthetic droplet could provide researchers with insights into how the most basic forms of life on Earth might interact with their environment. Our bodies…
From Theory to Therapy: MIT’s Computational Breakthrough in Protein Optimization
MIT researchers plan to search for proteins that could be used to measure electrical activity in the brain. To engineer proteins with useful functions, researchers…
Groundbreaking Research on MAGE Proteins Offers New Hope for Resistant Cancers
Recent research by the Bhogaraju Group at EMBL Grenoble has uncovered the mechanisms by which the MAGE family of proteins, known for their role in…
New Research Reveals That Some Plant-Based Steaks and Cold Cuts Are Lacking in Protein
Plant-based meats have impressively mimicked a range of animal products, from beef to seafood. However, the question remains: how do they stack up nutritionally? According…
Unlocking the Mysteries of Protein Folding With Advanced Microscopy
Researchers have advanced the understanding of membrane protein dynamics by studying bacteriorhodopsin (bR) with innovative methods combining atomic force microscopy and light triggers. When it…
The Future of Disease Detection: New Technology Identifies Individual Full-Length Human Proteins
In a study published in Nature Nanotechnology, scientists from Delft University of Technology introduced a new technique to identify proteins. Proteins carry out essential functions…
Subterranean Power: How Bacteria’s Electric Grid Shapes Our World
Soil bacteria use proteins to power nanowires, forming an underground electrical grid that supports life and impacts methane emissions. To “breathe” in an environment without…