Folding proteins feel the heat, and cold
It's a long-standing assumption that the presence of water influences how proteins fold. A new study is challenging the details.
Materials Science
Nov 11, 2020
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New technology takes a nucleotide-resolution snapshot of RNA folding during synthesis
By the time you reach the end of this sentence, RNA folding will have taken place in your body more than 10 quadrillion times. The folding of RNA is essential to life, yet because it happens so rapidly, researchers have difficulty ...
Biochemistry
Oct 31, 2016
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Scientists view 'protein origami' to help understand, prevent certain diseases
Scientists using sophisticated imaging techniques have observed a molecular protein folding process that may help medical researchers understand and treat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Lou Gehrig's and cancer.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 28, 2013
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New distrubuted computing mobile app lets phone conduct research while it charges
Your smartphone is already great for sending email, checking sports scores and sharing photos of your lunch. Now it can help battle cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases, thanks to a new app developed by Stanford scientists ...
Software
Jan 13, 2015
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Reconstructing folding funnels from experimental data to uncover proteins' inner life
Proteins are the molecules of life. They are chemically programmed by their amino acid sequence to fold into highly organized conformations that underpin all of biological structure (e.g., hair, scales) and function (e.g., ...
General Physics
Mar 21, 2016
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The mystery of protein folding: Nobel laureate summarizes his insights into the physical backgrounds
Living subjects are very complex systems and, at the same time, stunningly robust and accommodative. The secret of success are their proteins which build up the cells of the organisms, act as cleaners, messengers, transporter, ...
Biochemistry
Aug 14, 2012
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Similarities cause protein misfolding
A large number of illnesses stem from misfolded proteins, molecules composed of amino acids. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now studied protein misfolding using a special spectroscopic technique. Misfolding, ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 31, 2011
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Bats growl like death metal singers and Mongolian throat singers
Many animals produce sound to communicate with each other, and bats are no exception. But bats are extreme when it comes to sound production.
Plants & Animals
Nov 29, 2022
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The forming of folded structures
What do the convolutions of the brain, the emergence of wrinkles, the formation of mountain chains, and fingerprints have in common? All these structures, albeit very different, result from the same process: the compression ...
General Physics
Nov 5, 2010
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Singing During Pregnancy May Be Harder Due To Hormones
The question of how hormones affect a woman's voice is relevant to professional singers because hormonal fluctuations may place them at risk of injury. Knowing when the risks are greatest would help singers avoid performing ...
Other
Oct 7, 2009
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