Our cells are rich in proteins which are potential targets for therapy. But study of these proteins' behavior, using externally delivered biomacromolecules, has often been stymied by the difficulty of gaining access to the ...
Biochemistry
May 24, 2017
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Three food science researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered how to reduce salt in bread by half without compromising its taste or texture.
Other
Aug 17, 2015
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Ion channels are involved in many physiological and pathophysiological processes throughout the human body. A young team of researchers led by pharmacologist Anna Stary-Weinzinger from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 2, 2014
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(Phys.org)—Agribusiness and medicine are constantly seeking more efficient methods for detecting biomolecules. To meet this need, a novel concept of miniaturized sensors has been developed by researchers from LAAS-CNRS ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 27, 2012
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While we are often exposed to bacteria in our food which could cause food poisoning, we don't always become ill - why should this be so?
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 6, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Anthrax, long feared for its potential as a biological weapon, has lost some of its mystery. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with scientists ...
Biochemistry
Jul 14, 2009
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Many plants protect themselves from hungry animals by producing toxic chemicals. In turn, animals rely on detecting the presence of these harmful chemicals to avoid consuming dangerous plant material. A paper, published in ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 30, 2009
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Tobacco isn't famous for its health benefits. But now scientists have succeeded in using genetically modified tobacco plants to produce medicines for several autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including diabetes. The research ...
Biotechnology
Mar 19, 2009
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In a promising breakthrough for dietary supplements, researchers led by Associate Prof. Dong Lin at Guiyang University, China, have successfully synthesized mung bean peptides–calcium chelate (MBP-Ca), offering an eco-friendly ...
Biochemistry
Oct 19, 2023
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Oxidative stress is an important pathogenic mechanism in degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Although ginsenoside compound K (CK) is protective against neuronal oxidative damage, the underlying mechanism remains ...
Biochemistry
Oct 10, 2022
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