Phages use small RNA to hijack bacterial cells and boost replication
As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050,…
What is Protein Water And Is It Good for You?
It may sound cliché, but staying hydrated is an important part of feeling good. So is eating enough…
Study finds a new protein target against KRAS-driven non-small cell lung cancer
Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.…
Gestational diabetes alters the placenta at the molecular level, study reveals
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely…
Researchers identify partner protein that supports appetite regulating-protein
A protein essential to the human body for managing energy and regulating appetite relies on a partner protein,…
Targeted mRNA vaccines train the immune system to destroy cancer cells
No matter where cancer cells grow in the human body, they are a threat to our health and…
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…
Researchers block virus entry by targeting key protein interaction
Washington State University researchers have found a way to modulate a common virus protein to prevent viruses from…
Using sound waves to soften tumors and boost chemotherapy
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. But…
Swapping high-carb snacks for tree nuts cuts food cravings in young adults at metabolic risk
Swapping common snack foods for a modest daily portion of tree nuts curbed cravings for sweets and fast…
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…
Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk
A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously…