Point-of-care test cracks code for cell-free protein detection
Chemical and biomolecular engineers at Georgia Tech have developed a plug-and-play platform that's simple, flexible, and easy ...
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Protein waste turned into antibiotics as a defence strategy of human cells
As well as degrading proteins, the proteosome surprisingly also functions in human defence against bacterial infection. By ...
How proteins guide plasma cells to bone marrow for long-term immunity
Vaccine effectiveness relies on creating a strong antibody response that can be reactivated to fight future infections. Now, ...
Mass spectrometry method introduces novel concept for in-cell protein characterization
Proteins in cells are highly flexible and often exist in multiple conformations, each with unique abilities to bind ligands.
Scientists Identify Key Protein Driving Alzheimer’s Brain Cell Death
Scientists have identified the 1N4R tau isoform as a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease, paving the way for potential new ...
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Scientists design experimental protein booster for rare genetic diseases
Johns Hopkins scientists develop mRNA "booster" as potential new way to treat rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels ...
Cold Temperatures Unlock the Hidden Powers of Shapeshifting Proteins
A new theory suggests temperature controls how metamorphic proteins shapeshift, with colder temperatures promoting ...
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No place like home—how proteins that plasma cells express at their origin affect migration
Researchers from Osaka University found that plasma cells expressing high levels of the protein integrin β7 and the ...
New method uses DNA barcodes for high throughput RNA and protein detection in deep tissue
An innovative new technique uses a novel DNA barcode system to track hundreds of RNA and protein molecules in single cells within thick biological samples, providing researchers with a full picture of ...
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A method to purify proteins with light: Gentler and more efficient than previous procedures
Proteins play a key role in the life sciences -- from basic research and biotechnological applications to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Scientists have developed a method that ...