3D image of insulin and its receptor revealed
After combining over 700,000 2D images, researchers have finally been able to build a 3D image of how insulin binds to its receptor...
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MRI used to measure electromagnetic signals in the brain
A minimally invasive sensor for magnetic resonance imaging has identified signals similar to those of electrical signals used by action potentials...
Cyclic peptoids show promise as prostate cancer drug
Scientists in the U.S. have developed molecules, termed cyclic peptoids, that block the action of genes that drive the growth of therapy-resistant prostate cancer, according to a new study.
Scientists image antibodies working together against malaria
Cryo-EM was used to image the antibodies attaching to the circumsporozoite protein, which is the most abundant protein on the surface of malaria...
Helping blood cells to regenerate after radiation therapy
Researchers at MIT have identified a way to stimulate a particular stem cell in order the hasten the regeneration of red blood cells...
Protein sequencing method could transform biological research
A team of researchers have demonstrated a new way to sequence proteins that are much more sensitive than existing technology, identifying individual protein molecules rather than requiring millions of molecules at a time
Protein adhesion complex cell structure identified
A cell structure identified has given an insight into how cells attach to their surroundings, and could be used to discover potential actions of new drugs...
Atg2 tethers pre-autophagosomal membranes to endoplasmic reticulum
Researchers at Tokyo University have investigated the role of the Atg2 protein in the process of autophagy to aid drug discovery into neurodegeneration...
Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to heart attacks
Levels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoimmune co-morbidity...
Single molecule fluorosequencing to transform biological research
Single molecule fluorosequencing could revolutionise the way researchers analyse disease, with the method enabling the investigation of single cells...
Critical cancer immunity genes identified using genetic barcoding
Genetic barcoding using Pro-codes and CRISPR could be used to identify critical cancer immunity genes to aid future therapeutics...
Math6 gene dysfunction may lead to miscarriages
A single gene of the mother plays such a crucial role in the development of the placenta that its dysfunction leads to miscarriages...
Protein mTOR regulated by Src in cancer growth
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have identified a connection between cancer proteins mTORC1 and Src...
Better drug delivery through the blood-brain barrier
Drug delivery through the blood-brain barrier has shown to be difficult to overcome, but researchers may have discovered a method to overcome this issue...
Novel DNA vaccine offers broad protection against Influenza-A H3N
Researchers developed a novel DNA influenza vaccine based on four micro-consensus antigenic regions selected to represent the diversity of seasonal H3N2 viruses...