Walking protein structure explains how cells activate molecular motors
A nerve cell resembles a vast tree with branches that communicate with thousands of other cells. To function,…
New drug candidate improves Parkinson’s treatment in animal models
For many people with Parkinson’s disease, the body stops moving the way it used to. A hand may…
Study links oxalate to systemic inflammation and heart damage
Oxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an…
Blue LED lights help chemists build complex drug molecules
In drug discovery, building complex molecules quickly is the name of the game. Chemists want molecules with increasingly…
Evolutionary noncoding RNAs reveal new targets for cancer therapy
In cancer research, one person’s junk is increasingly becoming another person’s treasure. Scientists have now uncovered new evidence…
New screening approach identifies proteins that control human gene expression
Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed a large-scale screening approach that identifies proteins controlling a…
Cone opsin structures offer insights into vision loss
The retina of the human eye contains six to seven million cone cells. These cells contain light-sensitive proteins…
Spermidine supplement improves COVID 19 vaccine response in older adults
As we age, the immune system gradually declines and becomes less effective at responding to infections and vaccines.…
Duke researchers discover molecules that target vital cell signaling proteins
To function normally, nearly every cell in the human body relies on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) to receive…
Prime and pull vaccine approach prevents genital herpes infection
Genital herpes is a lifelong infection. While available treatments can manage symptoms, they cannot cure the infection or…
Natural molecule erucamide helps slow progressive retinal degeneration
Many conditions that cause vision loss share a common feature: the gradual breakdown of the retina, the light-sensing…
Breast milk nutrient boosts long-term immune system development
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system…