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Preventing harmful protein aggregation: Synthetic peptides as the basis for multifunctional drugs in Parkinson's disease
In Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and type 2 diabetes, harmful protein aggregates and deposits, known as amyloid plaques, develop. There is also much evidence that these three diseases are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.
Biochemistry
Apr 24, 2025
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Efficient selection platform enables discovery of novel lysine-targeting covalent inhibitors
In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a research team integrated activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) data with the covalent DNA-encoded chemical library (CoDEL) technology and identified structurally ...
Biochemistry
Apr 23, 2025
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Iron and blue light enable rapid, low-toxicity creation of carbohydrates for new antibiotics
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have made a discovery that could potentially revolutionize treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections, cancer and other challenging gram-negative pathogens without relying on ...
Biochemistry
Apr 22, 2025
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Scientists finally confirm vitamin B1 hypothesis from 1958
Chemists have confirmed a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1 by stabilizing a reactive molecule in water—a feat long thought impossible. The discovery not only solves a biochemical mystery, but also opens the door to greener, ...
Biochemistry
Apr 21, 2025
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Reusable moss-based adsorbent can help clean up oil spills
Hidden within sphagnum moss, commonly known as peat moss, is an adsorbent material that can help us combat oil spills. A study by researchers from China presents a new bio-based oil adsorbent derived from sphagnum moss that ...
Cellular repair system could prevent protein aggregation in neurodegenerative disease ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relatively rare but very serious disease of the nervous system. A cure is not yet possible. ALS slowly destroys the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord responsible for voluntary ...
Biochemistry
Apr 17, 2025
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Phosphorylation enables tau protein to form reversible droplets, offering insights into early Alzheimer's
In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, scientists explore how a brain protein called tau changes its behavior when a small chemical group called a phosphate attaches to it—a process known ...
Biochemistry
Apr 17, 2025
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Free tool streamlines ALS drug discovery with mass-spectrometry based model
Interested in finding a better way to develop drugs to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Northeastern researcher Jeffrey Agar and a team of scientists came up with a technique that improves the drug discovery workflow ...
Biochemistry
Apr 17, 2025
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Plants over plastics: Researchers create biodegradable cellulose-based packaging
Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process.
Biochemistry
Apr 17, 2025
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Engineers develop eco-friendly plastic from mineral found in seashells
According to UNESCO, plastic waste makes up 80% of all marine pollution, with 8–10 million metric tons of plastic making its way into our oceans each year. USC Viterbi School of Engineering researchers have discovered a ...
Biochemistry
Apr 16, 2025
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Machine learning unlocks superior performance in light-driven organic crystals
Researchers have developed a machine-learning workflow to optimize the output force of photo-actuated organic crystals. Using LASSO regression to identify key molecular substructures and Bayesian optimization for efficient ...
Biochemistry
Apr 15, 2025
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Synchrotron light reveals hidden drug target in cancer-causing Ras protein
A cancer-causing protein long thought to be resistant to medication could soon be the target of new drugs, thanks to the work of Quebec researchers who used synchrotron light to find and exploit its weak spot.
Biochemistry
Apr 15, 2025
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Unlocking a greener pathway for biomass conversion and hydrogen production
A research team from National Taiwan University, led by Prof. Chih-Jung Chen has developed an innovative electrochemical platform capable of efficiently converting biomass into high-value chemicals while simultaneously generating ...
Biochemistry
Apr 15, 2025
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Researchers resurrect extinct gene in plants with major implications for drug development
Northeastern University researchers resurrected an extinct plant gene, turning back the evolutionary clock to pave a path forward for the development and discovery of new drugs.
Biochemistry
Apr 15, 2025
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Harnessing photocatalysis: Hydrogen generation and organic synthesis explored through new database
Generation of hydrogen (H₂) by means of photocatalysis has been at the forefront of research since the 1970s because it can potentially fulfill the demand for this green fuel by employing abundant solar light as the only ...
Biochemistry
Apr 14, 2025
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Common mineral may have sparked life's first molecules
A common mineral, α-alumina, found abundantly in Earth's crust, may have played a critical role in initiating the chemical reactions necessary for life to begin. This exciting discovery, detailed in a recent study published ...
Study provides scaffold to selectively target drug breakdown process
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) proteins are responsible for breaking down more than 80% of all Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs, reducing their effectiveness. However, how to prevent CYPs from doing this without off-target ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2025
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Plant-based foods' biochemical composition can be significantly affected depending on the processing method
A study conducted at the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku in Finland showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods. Current food classification ...
Biochemistry
Apr 10, 2025
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Bimetallene catalyst enables energy-efficient biomass conversion
The sustainable production of fuels and value-added chemicals from biomass is a cornerstone of the future bioeconomy. 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a platform molecule derived from lignocellulosic biomass, holds immense ...
Biochemistry
Apr 8, 2025
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RNA transformed into biosensor for detecting health-related chemicals
Scientists have transformed RNA, a biological molecule present in all living cells, into a biosensor that can detect tiny chemicals relevant to human health.
Biochemistry
Apr 7, 2025
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