Parkinson’s patients could be helped by fresh insights gained from studies of tiny tropical fish. Research using zebrafish has revealed
Month: April 2019
Fighting ‘superbugs’ with blue light
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern throughout the world. A recent study investigates whether blue light can destroy these ‘superbugs.’
Computational model of a human kinase may provide insights for cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a computational model for human MEK1, a protein with potential as a drug target for a variety
To keep the creative juices flowing, employees should be receptive to criticism
Attention managers: the next time you need to inspire your team creatively, be more attentive to your employees’ feelings when
Bacterial factories could manufacture high-performance proteins for space missions
Nature has evolved protein-based substances with mechanical properties that rival even the best synthetic materials. For example, pound for pound,
What to know about female sex hormones
Summary description Female sex hormones, or sex steroids, play crucial roles in sexual development, sexual desire, and reproduction. They also
Blocking epigenetic Swiss army knife may be a new strategy for treating colorectal cancer
A new study out today in Cancer Cell shows that blocking specific regions of a protein called UHRF1 switches on
Cancer exports molecular ‘saboteurs’ to remotely disarm immune system
Immunotherapy drugs known as checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer treatment: many patients with malignancies that until recently would have been
Children born to parents with mental disorders face their own psychological challenges
Already when they begin school, children born to parents who have at some point been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar
How ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord study
Precise experiments have revealed for the first time how Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progresses on a
