Any single hair from anywhere on the human body can be used to identify a person. This conclusion is one
Category: Proteins
Inflammation-driven deterioration of structural proteins contributes to aging
Aging-related inflammation can drive the decline of a critical structural protein called lamin-B1, which contributes to diminished immune function in
‘Submarines’ small enough to deliver medicine inside human body
Cancers in the human body may one day be treated by tiny, self-propelled ‘micro-submarines’ delivering medicine to affected organs after
How plant cells neutralize the potential for self-harm
Photosynthesis makes our atmosphere oxygen-rich and forms the bedrock of our food supply. But under changing or stressful environmental conditions,
A “biomultimeter” lets scientists measure RNA and protein production in real-time
Builders of genetic circuits face the same quandary as builders of digital circuits: testing their designs. Yet unlike bioengineers, engineers
Artificial Intelligence Could Vastly Scale Up Alzheimer’s Research
Researchers at UC Davis and UC San Francisco have found a way to teach a computer to precisely detect one
A New Culprit for Multiple Sclerosis Relapses
A molecule that helps blood clot may also play a role in multiple sclerosis relapses, researchers reported in the journal
Missing Molecule Hobbles Cell Movement
Cells missing a certain protein on their surface can’t move normally, UConn researchers reported in Science Signaling. The research could give
Understanding the power of honey through its proteins
Honey is a culinary staple that can be found in kitchens around the world. Humans have used honey throughout history,
New research offers insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect