Opioid receptor agonists take advantage of new understanding of GPCR biology
 Opioid receptors are fantastic targets for treating pain—but unfortunately, the drugs that target them can be addictive.…
Opposing protein forces fine tune mRNA stability in human cells
A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders…
Virus shells use asymmetry to control RNA release and infection
Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new…
Breakthrough platform reveals the choreography of mammalian transcription
Life’s instructions are written in DNA, but it is the enzyme RNA polymerase II (Pol II) that reads…
New fluorescent labeling method offers high precision and exceptional stability in living cells
A team of researchers at IOCB Prague headed by Dr. Tomáš Slanina has developed a new method for…
Study uncovers promising therapeutic strategies against neuroendocrine prostate cancer
A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer. McGill…
Innovative research reveals FGD3 as a key player in breast cancer cell death
A naturally occurring protein that tends to be expressed at higher levels in breast cancer cells boosts the…
Researchers identify new molecular switch involved in programmed cell death
In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective…
Dysfunction in chromosome-stabilizing protein identified as a cause of deadly illnesses
New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining stability in…
Civet Robusta and natural Robusta coffee are different on key fatty acid methyl esters and total fat
The civet’s diet in coffee-forest habitats includes over 55 food items, with coffee berries constituting most of their…
New drug combination shows promise in treating colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common tumors among people over the age of 50. Although it…
Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…