Astronomers use the term dark energy to refer to energy in the universe that is unaccounted for by ordinary matter but necessary to explain cosmology. Astronomy, however, isn't the only field with ...

Researchers have discovered how unstructured segments of surface proteins regulate the biological function of a cell. Their study, published in Nature Communications, sheds new light on the interplay ...

ALS is linked to toxic TDP-43 protein clumps. A new strategy targets a specific protein region. A small molecule, XL20, prevents clumping, reducing nerve damage in human cells. XL20 extended survival ...

In a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Technion and Tel Aviv University ...

Mitochondria keep brain cells alive and functioning smoothly. When these t energy factories falter, they can trigger a chain reaction leading to the death of neurons, a hallmark of Parkinson's.

A new LMU study shows how proteins function reliably even without a stable 3D structure – and the crucial importance not only of short sequence motifs, but also of the chemical characteristics. Many ...

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall. McMaster ...

A nerve cell resembles a vast tree with branches that communicate with thousands of other cells. To function, it depends on a ...

Proteins, the pillars of cellular function, often assemble into 'complexes' to fulfill their functions. A study reveals why this assembly often begins during the very process of protein synthesis or ...

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered that SYCP1, a protein previously thought to function only during ...