https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Bringing a long quest to a satisfying conclusion, researchers have mapped the active-state structure of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor, the target of widely prescribed drugs to regulate blood pressure and kidney function. https://phys.org/news/2019-01-reveal-active-state-popular-drug-blood.html Cell & Microbiology Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:00:14 EST news466322639 Researchers hope to design a new generation of drugs against an array of deadly diseases. The task, however, is costly, arduous and often ineffective. One of the key challenges is understanding a particular class of proteins adorning cell surfaces, which are the targets of the majority of pharmaceutical drugs. https://phys.org/news/2017-04-x-ray-reveals-long-sought-insights-potential.html Biochemistry Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:00:01 EDT news410614178 An experiment at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has revealed in atomic detail how a hypertension drug binds to a cellular receptor that plays a key role in regulating blood pressure. The results could help scientists design new drugs that better control blood pressure while limiting side effects. https://phys.org/news/2015-04-x-ray-aid-blood-pressure-drugs.html Biochemistry Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:00:07 EDT news349007237 A three-dimensional image of one of the proteins that serves as an on-off switch as it binds to receptors on the surface of a cell suggests there may be a sort of main power switch that could be tripped. These surface receptors are responsible for helping cells discern light, set the heart racing, or detect pain. https://phys.org/news/2013-04-cell-molecule-on-off.html Biotechnology Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:13 EDT news285765875