An understanding of this shape involves learning about the levels of structure of protein. These levels are labelled primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary. The carboxyl group on one amino acid, ...

Understanding the structure and function of proteins is crucial in the field of biology and medicine, as proteins play essential roles in virtually all biological processes. Recent advancements in ...

Drugs targeting amyloid plaques have failed to show efficacy in clinical trials. A new approach is needed to tackle AD ...

A single drop of blood might be able to predict the onset of dozens of diseases, a new study claims. Analysis of the protein "signatures" in a droplet of blood can predict 67 diseases, including ...

Researchers from Mainz University and EMBL Hamburg present a new approach for structurally characterising disordered proteins ...

The tiny protein known as transthyretin can cause big problems in the body when it misfolds after secretion. While healthy transthyretin moves ...

New research highlights BCL6 protein’s role in preventing muscle loss during GLP-1 medication use, offering hope for ...

In this review of RNA therapies, we paint an overview of what’s going on in a field that is addressing a number of diseases.

They have the potential to attack the body by mistake, which is what happens in autoimmune diseases and allergies. By demonstrating how indispensable this Apex1 protein is to the destructive ...

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Deep within the nucleus of every cell lies a structure smaller than a pinpoint that may hold the secret to aging. Scientists ...