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Cold temperatures may trigger shapeshifting proteins

Metamorphic proteins can be thought of as the “shapeshifters” of human, animal and bacterial cells. Their ability to drastically switch…

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Pulmonary fibrosis: Study targets proteins to reverse lung scarring

A discovery at Duke-NUS Medical School offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that…

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Jumbled proteins paint a bold target on the backs of brain tumors

Immune therapy has transformed how cancer is treated, but many tumors continue to evade these treatments, thanks to their resemblance…

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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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