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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.

AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

AMG 133, an engineered bispecific molecule, demonstrated significant weight loss with a favorable safety profile in a phase 1 clinical trial, offering a promising new treatment option for obesity.

7 Feb 2024

Paxlovid enhances treatment options for COVID-19 patients

The design, synthesis, and mechanism of action of Paxlovid.

6 Feb 2024

SARS-CoV-2 fragments found to mimic immune system peptides, fueling inflammation

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 fragments mimic immune peptides, potentially driving the virus's inflammatory response, offering insights into COVID-19's severe inflammation mechanisms.

5 Feb 2024

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.

4 Feb 2024

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

Researchers evaluated the impact of vegan and ketogenic diets on immune response and gut microbiota in humans.

1 Feb 2024

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet.

30 Jan 2024

Researchers discover "protective switches" that shield the coronavirus from immune system attacks

Over 700 million people were infected and almost seven million died, making SARS-CoV-2 the most devastating pandemic of the 21st century.

25 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

Scientists demonstrate way to produce SARS-CoV-2 receptor protein in mouse cells

A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has demonstrated a way to produce large quantities of the receptor that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, binds to on the surface of human cells.

22 Jan 2024

Protein secrets revealed: Single-molecule spectroscopy ushers in era of personalized medicine

Infrared vibrational spectrum of a single protein is observed using advanced measurement techniques based on near-field optical microscopy.

9 Jan 2024

New approach to Parkinson's treatment focuses on stopping toxic protein production

Like the Greek mythological beast with a snake's tail and two ferocious heads, a potential Parkinson's medicine created in the lab of chemist Matthew Disney, Ph.D., is also a type of chimera bearing two heads.

9 Jan 2024

Protein linked to neurodegeneration turns out to be crucial for healthy brain function

Researchers have discovered that a protein called phosphorylated α-synuclein, which is associated with several neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, is also involved in the normal processes of how neurons communicate with each other in a healthy brain.

9 Jan 2024

Breakthrough in gene editing: Enhanced virus-like particles promise new era in genetic disease treatment

Researchers developed an advanced prime editor-engineered virus-like particle (PE-eVLP) system, significantly enhancing gene editing efficiency in human cells and showing potential for treating genetic diseases.

9 Jan 2024

Amino acid nanoparticles show promise for cancer treatment

Amino acids, such as tyrosine and tryptophan, are the fundamental building blocks that make up proteins.

8 Jan 2024

New peptide library paves the way for targeting elusive cancer factor MYC

Researchers developed a second-generation NTB bicyclic peptide library, identifying NT-B2R, a peptide that effectively targets MYC, a key factor in most human cancers, demonstrating its potential in inhibiting MYC transcription activities and cancer cell proliferation.

8 Jan 2024

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AMG 133 (maridebart cafraglutide) weight loss drug shows promise in early trial

Paxlovid enhances treatment options for COVID-19 patients

SARS-CoV-2 fragments found to mimic immune system peptides, fueling inflammation

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

Researchers discover "protective switches" that shield the coronavirus from immune system attacks

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Scientists demonstrate way to produce SARS-CoV-2 receptor protein in mouse cells

Protein secrets revealed: Single-molecule spectroscopy ushers in era of personalized medicine

New approach to Parkinson's treatment focuses on stopping toxic protein production

Protein linked to neurodegeneration turns out to be crucial for healthy brain function

Breakthrough in gene editing: Enhanced virus-like particles promise new era in genetic disease treatment

Amino acid nanoparticles show promise for cancer treatment

New peptide library paves the way for targeting elusive cancer factor MYC

Scientists unveil the hidden respiratory mechanisms of gut bacteria

Does SARS-CoV-2's ability to infect humans stem from its evolutionary past?

Sesame protein-derived peptides show promise in fighting E. coli and S. aureus

Novel approach to de novo protein design enables creation of diverse functional structures

Researchers establish the first international criteria for standardized imaging of gliomas

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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