Decoding the cell signals between young proteins and their 'chaperones'
Of the 25,000 different proteins in the human body, insulin, antibodies, and collagen are among the few that perform their biological jobs by literally folding into 3D shapes.
Of the 25,000 different proteins in the human body, insulin, antibodies, and collagen are among the few that perform their biological jobs by literally folding into 3D shapes.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 5, 2022
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Particulate matter (PM), or atmospheric particulate matter, are microscopic particles of solid or liquid matter suspended in the air which adversely affect human health. Sources of urban particulate matter (UPM) can be natural ...
Environment
Nov 29, 2022
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A paper published in Environmental Pollution, authored by Saint Louis University (SLU) scientists, shows that human proximity is the best indicator of microplastics being found in the Meramec River in Missouri.
Environment
Nov 16, 2022
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The regulation of hazardous chemicals in Europe has been shaped by economic interests, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The researchers, from the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of ...
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2022
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A new dawn of space exploration is upon us. NASA aims to land the first woman and person of color on the moon by the end of 2025, and send a crew on a year-and-a-half long mission to Mars in the 2030s.
Space Exploration
Oct 13, 2022
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The North Atlantic right whale is currently one of the most endangered whale species, listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Plants & Animals
Oct 13, 2022
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When a heat wave drives the temperature in your apartment over 100 degrees or your power goes out during a brutally cold winter storm, knowing your neighbors can save your life. Research has shown that communities with strong ...
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2022
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Research on decomposition often focuses on environmental factors like temperature or humidity, but researchers at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville have taken a closer look at contributions from the inside of the body. ...
Ecology
Sep 22, 2022
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Global warming and urbanization are expected to increase heat hazards in cities around the world, but higher temperatures may not always lead to higher health risks, according to a new study in Earth's Future.
Environment
Sep 13, 2022
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From COVID to monkeypox, zoonotic viruses are a constant threat. But how do diseases jump between animals, and into humans? We asked our expert María José Ruiz-López.
Ecology
Sep 1, 2022
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