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The two proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease affect brain circuits differently

A research team from the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has discovered that the two…

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Disrupted recycling of proteins found to damage heart health

A new study has identified an enzyme that plays an important role in breaking down unneeded or damaged proteins in…

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Most complex model of molecular ‘wear-and-tear’ to date shines light on how proteins age

The way the body ages could be more resilient than previously thought, a new study suggests. Published in the Journal…

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New study identifies key protein’s role in psoriasis

Psoriasis, a painful and uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition that affects millions worldwide, flares up from the activity of disease- and…

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Some proteins find their ‘soulmate’ at birth

A study by UNIGE and the Weizmann Institute reveals how certain proteins assemble as soon as they are synthesized, ensuring…

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Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins?

DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel…

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Simplified redesign of proteins to improve ligand binding

In biology, the binding of cellular proteins to molecules called ligands produces a myriad of functions essential for life, including…

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The proteins that make cell-to-cell cargo transport possible

Scientists have revealed the secret to the structural integrity of tiny particles that transport cargo from cell to cell through…

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Deep learning designs proteins against deadly snake venom

New proteins not found in nature have now been designed to counteract certain highly poisonous components of snake venom. The…

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Researchers discover zip code that allows proteins to hitch a ride around the body

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa have discovered an 18-digit code that allows proteins to attach…

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