biochemistry

New molecule slams the brakes on Alzheimer’s brain inflammation

Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller

While a preliminary finding, the researchers believe it has great therapeutic potential that could even complement existing and emerging Alzheimer's disease treatments.

New 3D structure could help design future drugs against cancer

Posted in Medicine, Science, Software on 30th May, 2022
by Alex Muller

Spliceostatin is a powerful tool for dissecting the dynamics of spliceosomes in cells because it can ‘freeze’ the macromolecular machine in its natural state. By capturing the 3D structure of these spliceosomes, the researchers could visualise and understand spliceostatin’s effects on the splicing process in unprecedented detail.

Antiaging protein GDF11 could be source of rejuvenation from young blood

Posted in Medicine on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

A specific protein, GDF11, may explain young bloods beneficial effects.