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1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (908+ words) In a groundbreaking advance in protein biophysics, researchers have unveiled detailed insights into the energy landscapes of proteins, challenging long-standing assumptions about protein stability and cooperativity. By harnessing site-resolved hydrogen-deuterium exchange (HDX) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and innovative protein design…...

9+ hour, 44+ min ago  (226+ words) Proteins typically have a three-dimensional structure and are made up of strings of amino acids. But an amino acid string needs to only be a certain length, and have a likely biological role to be considered a protein. But it…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (514+ words) E. coli could be used to produce a "green" sunscreen ingredient found in fish, suggests new research. Many marine creatures survive relentless sunlight in open water without getting burned by making their own natural sunscreen, say scientists. Now humans could be…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (514+ words) E. coli could be used to produce a "green" sunscreen ingredient found in fish, suggests new research. Many marine creatures survive relentless sunlight in open water without getting burned by making their own natural sunscreen, say scientists. Now humans could be…...

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (1010+ words) Researchers at the University of Reading have uncovered a compelling new approach to combat glioblastoma, the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer in adults. Their groundbreaking work focuses on the unique properties of stem cells derived from the…...

13+ hour, 13+ min ago  (919+ words) Nearly two centuries ago, a microscopic organism unleashed a catastrophic famine that reshaped human history and agriculture alike. This destructive agent, Phytophthora infestans, the notorious culprit behind the Irish Potato Famine, continues to intrigue scientists with its complex biology and…...

14+ hour, 18+ min ago  (37+ words) Cook Inlet belugas (IMAGE) Eurek Alert! Cook Inlet belugas swimming in northern Cook Inlet, near Anchorage, Alaska. Credit must be given to the creator. More on this News Release UW researchers decipher beluga calls to bolster conservation efforts...

16+ hour, 30+ min ago  (719+ words) In a groundbreaking study set to reshape our understanding of mitochondrial regulation, researchers have unveiled an unexpected mechanism by which cellular energetics are controlled. The prevalent dogma that mitochondrial matrix calcium concentration ([Ca]) serves as the pivotal regulator of mitochondrial…...

20+ hour, 40+ min ago  (198+ words) Looking ahead, the research group intends to enhance LD-FPG's capacity to model larger proteins and multimeric complexes, extending its applicability across a broad spectrum of biological macromolecules. Further refinements aim to boost computational efficiency and fidelity, striving for even closer…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (794+ words) A groundbreaking study has unveiled a novel mechanism by which endothelial function'a critical determinant of vascular health'can be monitored through a surprisingly accessible medium: the interaction between the endothelial glycocalyx and erythrocytes. This scientific advancement offers a revolutionary avenue for…...