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SARS-CoV-2 mechanism of infection revealed using cryo-electron microscopy
Researchers have found that the surface of SARS-CoV-2 can take on at least 10 different structural states when in contact with ACE2.
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Interactive 3D model of SARS-CoV-2 surface released
A new interactive map of the surface of SARS-CoV-2, featuring the Spike, Envelope and Membrane proteins, has been released for researchers to use.
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Psychedelic drug discovery enabling discovery of new psychiatric drugs
Having resolved the structure of psychedelic drugs bound to the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor researchers are now developing new therapeutic drugs.
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Understanding the limits of synthetic biology through the origins of SARS-CoV-2
Conspiracy theories about COVID-19 have been spreading since the early days of the outbreak. But how do we know whether a biological entity is artificially made or has occurred naturally? Marc Baiget Francesch explores the capabilities of current scientific approaches in terms of virus engineering and how this applies to…
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Novel alpha-synuclein structures could be the target for future Parkinson’s therapies
Researchers observed new structures of alpha-synuclein aggregates in their study exploring how the presence of cell membrane phospholipids impacts protein aggregation.
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Team redesigns COVID-19 Spike protein for more stable vaccines
Researchers have modified the COVID-19 Spike protein for use in vaccines, which produces up to 10 times more protein than that of an earlier synthetic versions.
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Researchers reveal how a key human anti-HIV antibody prevents infection
The team used cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to show how the 10E8 antibody interacts with the HIV’s fusion protein to neutralise the virus.
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X-rays reveal structure of SARS-CoV-2 protease at room temperature
Researchers grew large crystals and used an X-ray machine with a less intense beam to elucidate the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease at room temperature.
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Open source all-atom model of entire COVID-19 S protein released
Researchers have developed a video and model-building programme for other scientists to build full-length COVID-19 S protein models.
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Protease inhibitors could be highly effective against SARS-CoV-2
Researchers reveal the main protease (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2 is highly sensitive to disruption, therefore Mpro inhibitors could be a potential COVID-19 therapeutic.
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Researchers develop a novel respiratory system simulator
Scientists reveal their reliable and tuneable simulator created using swine lungs, synthetic actuators and artificial muscles.
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Free to view detailed 3D models of SARS-CoV-2 unveiled
Collaboration between scientists, illustrators and simulators has culminated in highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) models of SARS-CoV-2.
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Dynamics of GPCRs revealed using combination of approaches
A team used both structural and spectroscopic techniques to study the dynamics of cell surface G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs).
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Study reveals potential targets for upper motor neuron disease therapies
The researchers revealed the mechanism by which signalling becomes dysfunctional in upper motor neuron (UMN) diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Structure of SARS-CoV-2 suggests reason for high infection rate, says study
Researchers have identified a structural loop in the SARS-CoV-2 S protein and a sequence of four amino acids that they say could help explain its high transmission rate.
