The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than…
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New genetic interactions that may impact cancer outcomes
Living cells contain tens of thousands of genes that serve as instruction guides for making…
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Scientists identify new virus-killing protein: A newly identified protein called KHNYN teams up with ZAP, a known virus-killing protein, to destroy viruses related to HIV
A new protein called KHNYN has been identified as a missing piece in a natural…
View More Scientists identify new virus-killing protein: A newly identified protein called KHNYN teams up with ZAP, a known virus-killing protein, to destroy viruses related to HIV
Alzheimer’s genes might show effects in your 20s
Every college student misplaces keys or forgets an appointment from time to time. Usually it’s…
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Discovery of new genetic causes of male infertility: Will lead to better diagnosis and treatment
Infertility — the failure to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse — affects one…
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The Lypla1 gene impacts obesity in a sex-specific manner
Susceptibility to obesity, insulin resistance and other cardio-metabolic traits may also be dependent on a…
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Structure of a ‘master switch’ controlling cell division
Unregulated cell division is a hallmark of cancer, and one of the key proteins involved…
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New method for analyzing genes activity helps predict cancer patients survival
An international research team has developed a new method for determining cell types in a…
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More than a protein factory: A role for ribosomes in regulating human gene expression
Researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have discovered a new function of ribosomes…
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Studying the function of liver cancer genes in mini-organs
Researchers from the Hubrecht Institute and Radboud University have developed a human model in which…
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