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Amino Acid is one of several molecules that join together to form proteins. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins.

Study reveals protein mobility defect as a key factor in chronic diseases

Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and inflammatory disorders have a huge impact on humanity. They are a leading cause of disease burden and deaths around the globe, are physically and economically taxing, and the number of people with such diseases is growing.

27 Nov 2024

Study reveals key protein substitutions affect SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in mammals

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Zoonotic transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been found to result in infections in more than 30 mammalian species.

27 Nov 2024

Gene variant linked to early miscarriages identified

In what could be a major advance in understanding the genetic causes underlying human infertility, scientists led by researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick have identified a gene variant directly tied to early miscarriages in women.

22 Nov 2024

Researchers develop efficient approach for designing custom proteins

Protein design aims to create customized antibodies for therapies, biosensors for diagnostics, or enzymes for chemical reactions.

22 Nov 2024

Kyushu University team develops antibody to fight age-related muscle atrophy

We all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years.

19 Nov 2024

Green tea kombucha could transform your gut and boost your weight-loss journey

Green tea kombucha improves gastrointestinal symptoms and alters the serum metabolome in individuals with excess body weight on an energy-restricted diet, showing potential metabolic health benefits.

18 Nov 2024

Growth hormone-releasing hormone transforms therapeutic potential in health and chronic disease

Researchers review the biological activities of growth hormone-releasing hormone and its analogs.

17 Nov 2024

Research sheds light on Salmonella’s ability to escape gut defenses

A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the gut even when protective bacteria are present.

15 Nov 2024

Some genetic mutations may offer protection against developmental disorders

Tel Aviv University researchers have made a remarkable discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of genetic mutations and their role in brain development.

14 Nov 2024

Novel compound BHB-Phe could offer new approach to weight loss

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine and collaborating institutions report in the journal Cell the discovery of BHB-Phe, a novel compound produced by the body that regulates appetite and body weight through interactions with neurons in the brain.

12 Nov 2024

Mitochondria’s division of labor sheds light on how cancer cells survive harsh conditions

Research shows mitochondria form distinct subpopulations under nutrient stress, revealing survival mechanisms in cancer cells and potential therapeutic targets.

12 Nov 2024

Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of rheumatoid arthritis among at-risk individuals

Findings indicate gut microbiome diversity changes precede rheumatoid arthritis, offering insights into microbial indicators for early disease detection.

11 Nov 2024

Understanding metabolic alterations and immune dysfunction in acute-on-chronic liver failure

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a life-threatening condition characterized by acute deterioration of liver function in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease.

8 Nov 2024

Study links high blood sugar to thrombosis risk in diabetes

A study conducted at the Center for Research on Redox Processes in Biomedicine (Redoxoma) helps understand how high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), one of the manifestations of diabetes, can cause thrombosis.

6 Nov 2024

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

In this interview, News Medical speaks with Dr Martin Biggs from Synoptics about Syngene's G:Box, a high-quality imaging and gel documentation system.

From Synoptics Ltd 5 Nov 2024

Researchers link polyphosphate to protective role in neurodegenerative disease fibrils

Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup of fibrils that play a role in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases

3 Nov 2024

Research uncovers potential role of polyphosphate in neurodegenerative diseases

Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup of fibrils that play a role in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

1 Nov 2024

VALANX Biotech and Fina Biosolutions Introduce ClickCRM for Rapid Conjugate Vaccine Development

VALANX Biotech (VALANX), a biotech company developing novel technology for site-specific protein conjugation in drug and diagnostics discovery, and Fina Biosolutions LLC (FinaBio), experts in conjugate vaccine development and conjugate chemistry, today announced the signing of a joint IP and licensing agreement.

From VALANX Biotech 31 Oct 2024

Deep learning techniques transform protein structure prediction

In the rapidly advancing field of computational biology, a newly peer-reviewed review explores the transformative role of deep learning techniques in revolutionizing protein structure prediction.

30 Oct 2024

Drug repurposing offers hope for SYNGAP1 patients

The SynGAP Research Fund 501(c)(3) has awarded a pair of grants to Dr. Clement Chow, a geneticist and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Utah. These grants are crucial steps in advancing therapeutic development for SYNGAP1-Related Disorders (SRD).

30 Oct 2024