Study reveals how disordered proteins function without stable structure
A new LMU study shows how proteins function reliably even without a stable 3D structure – and the…
BCAT2 enzyme identified as a target for diabetic foot recovery
Diabetic macrovascular complications are the main cause of death and disability in diabetes patients, of which vascular calcification…
Elénzia launches NPD targeting gut barrier mucosal support
“Today, poor gut health has become the ‘new normal’,” said Alexander Pilawski, elénzia’s innovation manager, who designed the…
Lower hinge of immunoglobulin G acts as a critical immune control hub
The lower hinge of immunoglobulin G (IgG), an overlooked part of the antibody, acts as a structural and…
Gut microbiome may be a central player in the body’s response to cancer
A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from…
Algae may help meet future protein demand without straining the planet
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future…
Understanding leptin’s dual function in MAFLD pathogenesis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has emerged as a predominant chronic liver condition globally, intricately linked with…
New tool enables and enhances protein investigations
A new tool greatly improves scientists’ ability to identify and study proteins that regulate gene activity in cells,…
Scientists uncover how amino acids stabilize proteins in solution
For decades, amino acids have been added to medical formulations like insulin as stabilizers: these small molecules keep…
New mouse models reveal mechanisms of RP59 retinal degeneration
Retinitis pigmentosa retinal degeneration is caused by a family of hereditary mutations in nearly 100 genes that slowly…
BindCraft reimagines protein binder discovery through structural prediction
Physical interactions between proteins influence anything from cell signaling and growth to immune responses, so the ability to…
New research unveils vast influence of B vitamins on health and disease
Eight essential nutrients make up the suite of B vitamins also known as the B complex. Researchers from…