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Molecular & Computational biology Mar 28, 2025

A protein folding mystery solved: Study explains core packing fractions

In living organisms, every protein—a type of biological polymer consisting of hundreds of amino acids—carries out specific functions, such as catalysis, molecule transport, or DNA repair. To perform these functions, they ...

Bio & Medicine Mar 27, 2025

Engineered microparticles mimic biological structures to track protein degradation

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have created a new method for studying protein degradation within immune cells that uses engineered microparticles to track and analyze degradation processes more effectively than ...

Biochemistry Mar 26, 2025

New method for selective protein modification in living systems could advance cancer research

A research team has developed an innovative technique that enables precise modification of specific proteins within complex biological environments. The work was led by Professor Seung Soo Oh and Dr. Hyesung Jo from the Department ...

Biotechnology Mar 26, 2025

Enzyme engineering: New method selectively destroys disease-causing proteins

Scientists have long struggled to target proteins that lack defined structure and are involved in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease, and other serious illnesses. Now, a new study from Scripps Research ...

Bio & Medicine Mar 25, 2025

DNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles are poised to bring gene therapy to common chronic diseases

A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Biochemistry Mar 25, 2025

Dynamic density functional theory offers new approach to understanding protein–membrane interactions

Proteins interacting with cell membranes play a vital role in countless biological processes, from how cells communicate to how they respond to external signals like hormones or medications. Understanding these interactions ...

Biotechnology Mar 21, 2025

Computational drug discovery: Exploring natural products targeting SARS-CoV-2

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for effective therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2. Although vaccines helped control the spread of the virus, the emergence of new variants continues to challenge global ...

Molecular & Computational biology Mar 17, 2025

RNA-editing protein insights could lead to improved treatment for cancer and autoimmune diseases

A research team led by Rice University's Yang Gao has uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1, a protein that regulates ribonucleic acid (RNA) induced immune responses. Their findings, published in Molecular ...

Biochemistry Mar 14, 2025

Protein accidentally lassos itself, helping to explain unusual refolding behavior

Proteins are long molecules that must fold into complex three-dimensional structures to perform their cellular functions. This folding process occasionally goes awry, resulting in misfolded proteins that, if not corrected, ...

Molecular & Computational biology Mar 11, 2025

Computational model enhances protein kinase target prediction for therapies

Protein kinase research presents an opportunity to explore molecular targets in the body to treat diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders. These enzymes have the potential to bind to cellular sites and inhibit dysfunctional ...

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