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Biophysicists use infrared sensor as new method for drug discovery

Using an infrared sensor, biophysicists at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have succeeded in analyzing quickly and easily which active agents affect the structure of proteins and how long that effect lasts.

19 Jul 2018

Sweetness depends on molecular interactions between specific sugars and water in saliva

A cranberry, honey or a candy bar - which tastes the sweetest? These foods contain sugars that humans can perceive differently.

19 Jul 2018

Mother's microbiome determines offspring's risk of developing autism

The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother's microbiome - the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us - during pregnancy, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.

18 Jul 2018

Researchers identify new compound that protects against neurodegeneration

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have identified a new compound that protects against neurodegeneration in nematode worms. The discovery may enable novel treatments for human neurodegenerative diseases to be developed in the future.

18 Jul 2018

Inflection Biosciences' dual mechanism inhibitor shows promise as treatment for CLL

Inflection Biosciences Ltd, a private company developing innovative therapeutics for cancer, today announced the publication of preclinical data showing the company's dual mechanism PIM/PI3 kinase inhibitor IBL-202 has promise as a treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

17 Jul 2018

Study identifies new genes linked to heart function and development

A new study from an international research team, led by Dr Yalda Jamshidi at St George's, University of London, has identified new genes associated with heart function and development.

17 Jul 2018

Can-Fite BioPharma receives Australian and Chinese patents for new drug to treat erectile dysfunction

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., a biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address liver diseases, inflammatory diseases and sexual dysfunction, today announced that the Australian and Chinese patent offices have granted the Company a patent for the utilization of A3 adenosine receptor ligands in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, in a patent (Australian, No. 2013301125ZL, Chinese No. 2013800472970) titled, "A3 adenosine receptor ligands for use in treatment of a sexual dysfunction."

17 Jul 2018

New molecule shows great promise for future treatment of many cancers

A new molecule designed by University of Adelaide researchers shows great promise for future treatment of many cancers.

17 Jul 2018

Immune T cells are built to react as fast as possible, shows study

Without T cells, we could not survive. They are a key component of our immune system and have highly sensitive receptors on their surface that can detect pathogens.

17 Jul 2018

New super-resolution 'nanoscope' provides insight into progression of Alzheimer's disease

Recent studies show that 40 percent of Americans over the age of 85 have Alzheimer's disease, and that the disease begins 10 to 20 years before people show up at the doctor's office with memory problems.

17 Jul 2018

Olfactory receptors play pathophysiological role in all organs than merely smell perception

Numerous studies to date have shown that olfactory receptors are relevant not only for smell perception, but that they also play a significant physiological and pathophysiological role in all organs.

16 Jul 2018

Researchers uncover how cells invite corrupted proteins inside

Vampires can turn humans into vampires, but to enter a human's house, they must be invited in. Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center, writing in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, have uncovered details of how cells invite inside corrupted proteins that can turn normal proteins corrupt, leading to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

16 Jul 2018

Scientists identify structural and functional differences in human immune-surveillance protein

The human body is built for survival. Each one of its cells is closely guarded by a set of immune proteins armed with nearly foolproof radars that detect foreign or damaged DNA.

13 Jul 2018

Researchers find experimental compound to treat fibrotic diseases

Normal scar tissue forms to heal an internal wound and quietly retreats when the job is done. But in many common diseases - kidney, liver and lung fibrosis -- the scar tissue goes rogue and strangles vital organs. These diseases are largely untreatable and ultimately fatal.

13 Jul 2018

Research reveals why risks of complications in pregnancy vary based on baby's sex

The sex of a baby controls the level of small molecules known as metabolites in the pregnant mother's blood, which may explain why risks of some diseases in pregnancy vary depending whether the mother is carrying a boy or a girl, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

12 Jul 2018

Molecule News and Research

Biophysicists use infrared sensor as new method for drug discovery

Sweetness depends on molecular interactions between specific sugars and water in saliva

Mother's microbiome determines offspring's risk of developing autism

Researchers identify new compound that protects against neurodegeneration

Inflection Biosciences' dual mechanism inhibitor shows promise as treatment for CLL

Study identifies new genes linked to heart function and development

Can-Fite BioPharma receives Australian and Chinese patents for new drug to treat erectile dysfunction

New molecule shows great promise for future treatment of many cancers

Immune T cells are built to react as fast as possible, shows study

New super-resolution 'nanoscope' provides insight into progression of Alzheimer's disease

Olfactory receptors play pathophysiological role in all organs than merely smell perception

Researchers uncover how cells invite corrupted proteins inside

Scientists identify structural and functional differences in human immune-surveillance protein

Researchers find experimental compound to treat fibrotic diseases

Research reveals why risks of complications in pregnancy vary based on baby's sex

Molecular insights of NagA enzyme could help combat TB

Researchers uncover molecular drivers of a deadly pediatric cancer

Scientists discover ‘Big Bang’ of Alzheimer's disease

Clinical trial results of tucatinib with T-DM1 shows promise in treating HER2+ breast cancer

Inhibiting immune-regulating molecule could prevent or reverse renal injury, research shows

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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