Certain protein creates domino effect to set off ALS King's College London researchers have found that the loss of a processing protein is likely the molecular trigger in the neurodegenerative disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Read More
New protein target may help fight COVID-19 A University of Geneva-led research team revealed a hidden cavity on the surface of a key non-structural SARS-CoV-2 protein. Their research, published November 22 in the journal eLife, may facilitate this cavity’s use as a target for binding therapeutic drugs.Read More
Researchers discover way to increase synthetic mRNA's protein production A team of researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has discovered a way to increase synthetic mRNA's protein production efficiency by up to 10 times. They contend that their findings can improve the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines and drugs with even less dosage of the mRNAs.Read More
Research has potential to better engineer organoid models An international team of researchers has revealed links between the connectivity of three-dimensional tissue structures and the emergence of their architecture. Their findings may help the organoid community better characterize and engineer the self-organizing tissues that mimic human organs.Read More
Tumor matrix profiling may help lung cancer patients Garvan Institute scientists have identified molecular profiles of the matrix surrounding common lung cancers that may indicate which patients are likely to develop aggressive tumors.Read More