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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Gyros Protein Technologies and Biotage partner to advance peptide purification efficiency with new automated solution

Gyros Protein Technologies AB today announced a partnership with offer Biotage®.

From Gyros Protein Technologies AB 8 Dec 2023

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

An international team of researchers including experts at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential treatments for the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Study identifies new target for fatty liver disease treatment

The global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20-30 per cent of the world's population.

7 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking 'Gnocchi' map reveals hidden secrets of the human genome

Study presents a genome-wide map, "Gnocchi," constructed from 76,156 human genomes, revealing that non-coding regions rich in regulatory elements are crucial in understanding human traits and diseases.

7 Dec 2023

Is your body out of sync? Study finds organs age at varying rates

Research uncovers that human organs age at varying rates, with some showing accelerated aging compared to chronological age, significantly impacting overall health and disease risk. The study used advanced blood plasma proteomics to analyze organ-specific aging in nearly 5,700 adults, linking it to increased risks of heart failure and Alzheimer's disease.

7 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common cause of death in the U.S. Liver transplantation remains the only treatment for end stage liver disease, but there is a critical shortage of organ donors, necessitating a dire need for new forms of treatment.

7 Dec 2023

Birth control pills may alter stress response, increase inflammation risk, study suggests

A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women's responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses.

7 Dec 2023

Breakthrough discovery paves the way for new methods to detect and treat leukemia

Researchers led by François Fuks - Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics, ULB Faculty of Medicine, ULB Cancer Research Center and Jules Bordet Institute, H.U.B. - have made a major breakthrough in the understanding and treatment of leukemia.

7 Dec 2023

A step forward in vaccine technology: Exploring the effects of N1-methylpseudouridine in mRNA translation

Researchers explored how the incorporation of N1-methylpseudouridine (1-methylΨ) into mRNAs affects ribosomal frameshifting and the overall fidelity of mRNA translation.

7 Dec 2023

Associations between low-inflammatory diets and diabetes risk

Associations between a low-inflammatory diet and type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk.

7 Dec 2023

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

Researchers performed a proteomic analysis to identify serologic indicators of organ aging and disease.

7 Dec 2023

From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

Researchers created Drosophila models using multi-omics profiles to elucidate the biological mechanisms and effects of everyday low-intensity blue light exposure (BLE).

7 Dec 2023

New research may pave the way for treatment of vaginal yeast infections

New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.

6 Dec 2023

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of certain autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS), type 1 diabetes, eczema and other chronic disorders, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found.

6 Dec 2023

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Gyros Protein Technologies and Biotage partner to advance peptide purification efficiency with new automated solution

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

Study identifies new target for fatty liver disease treatment

Groundbreaking 'Gnocchi' map reveals hidden secrets of the human genome

Is your body out of sync? Study finds organs age at varying rates

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

Birth control pills may alter stress response, increase inflammation risk, study suggests

Breakthrough discovery paves the way for new methods to detect and treat leukemia

A step forward in vaccine technology: Exploring the effects of N1-methylpseudouridine in mRNA translation

Associations between low-inflammatory diets and diabetes risk

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

New research may pave the way for treatment of vaginal yeast infections

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

Design modifications offer promise for safer and more effective mRNA therapeutics

Scientists uncover key protein aggregation in frontotemporal dementia

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

MedUni Vienna scientists discover new pain medication with fewer side effects

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

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