Scientists at Harvard Medical School developed algorithms that allowed them to use evolution as their…
Browsing: Protein
Proteins are complex molecules made up of amino acids that perform a vast array of essential functions in all living organisms. They serve as the building blocks of tissues, enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions, messengers for cellular communication, and much more. Research into proteins spans fields like molecular biology, medicine, and biotechnology, driving advances in understanding diseases, developing therapies, and engineering novel biomaterials. This page showcases the latest discoveries and studies involving protein structure, function, and applications across the life sciences.
Biochemists at UCLA used computer models to identify proteins that could be combined to form…
A new study using the antibody drug BMS-936558 (MDX-1106, anti-PD-1), resulted in tumor shrinkage of…
By using the Linac Coherent Light Source at Stanford to analyzed tiny protein crystals, scientists…
New research from the Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute examines why a…
By mimicking the crowded environment in actual cells, a team of researchers found that certain…
Looking to nature for technological inspiration is nothing new and now a team of scientists…
Newly published research from biochemists at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine describes…
Newly published findings from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center describe how rutin was shown…
Contrary to popular belief, HDL cholesterol isn’t always good for your heart. A new study…
To better understand why functional molecules in our bodies almost always occur in just one…
Researchers have been able to remotely activate genes inside mice, proving the concept that one…
Two published studies from independent research groups show that Dilp8 is an essential part of…
New research from scientists at Harvard University examines the mitotic spindle, finding that the spindle…
It turns out that mucus may not be just a messy side effect of colds…
Superpowers aren’t unheard of in the world of insects. Feats of strength, sound, and leaping…
Neurobiologists at Washington University School of Medicine are studying how a protein that lacks any…
A newly published research study from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center describes how the…