Cryogenic electron microscopy uncovers key cellular recycling process for human health
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has identified a key mechanism responsible for endosomal recycling ...
Science Daily1d
Most complex model of molecular 'wear-and-tear' to date shines light on how proteins age
The way the body ages could be more resilient than previously thought, a new study suggests.
Complex model of molecular 'wear-and-tear' shines light on how proteins age
Chromatin, the mix of DNA and protein that houses each cell's genome, is more resilient to aging than previously thought, suggests a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society by ...
UC San Francisco1d
Can Scientists Throw a Wrench into Cancer’s Growth Gears?
UCSF scientists discover how cancer cells hijack the protein factory of the cell to churn out MYC protein, the driver of 70% ...
Breakthrough Study Reveals How Protein Glitches May Be Driving Alzheimer’s
For years, scientists have focused on amyloid beta buildup as the main culprit in Alzheimer’s disease, but a new study suggests the real problem might lie in a stalled protein-cutting process in the ...
Science Daily3d
New study identifies key protein's role in psoriasis
In a new study, researchers have determined that a protein called NF-kB c-Rel can intensify the symptoms of psoriasis when activated by signals from the body's immune system. Understanding how 'c-Rel' ...