Scientists are Tricking the Virus into Binding With "Decoy Proteins" that Mimics Doorway Receptors to Stop Infecting Cells

Medicine & Technology Apr 17, 2020

The University of Leicester is developing a "decoy protein" that mimics ACE-2 which is found in the lungs and other tissues to trick the virus into binding these proteins.

New Protein Hydrogel to Be the First Biocompatible Thermo-Responsive Drug Delivery Aid

Sep 20, 2019

The drug delivery system could be retained in the body for up to two weeks, allowing for sustained release of drugs where needed.

Study Finds New Kind of Protein Present in Spider's Web

Jul 29, 2019

Spider's web contains new protein stronger than Kevlar

This Pet Food Manufacturer is Working on Cat Food to Help Out People with Cat Allergies

Jul 28, 2019

Helping people prevent their cat allergies may be by way of adjusting the cat’s diet, not the person’s body system.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

Jul 28, 2019

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Peptides Can Form Without Amino Acids

Jul 16, 2019

The results of the study may also be useful to the field of synthetic chemistry, as amide bond formation is essential for many commercially critical synthetic materials, bioactive compounds, and pharmaceuticals

Researchers Discover New Potential Target in Brain Cancer

Jul 12, 2019

The team discovered that inhibiting ID1 slows the progression of tumors in glioblastoma, breast adenocarcinoma, and melanoma. In human tissue, researchers found that the protein caused cells to be more resistant to chemotherapy treatment in glioblastoma

Scientists Discover New Virus-Killing Protein to Destroy Viruses Related to HIV

Jul 09, 2019

The team found that ZAP no longer inhibit both CpG-enriched HIV and a mouse leukemia virus that has many CpGs

Suppressing Growth to Make Flowers Grow

May 13, 2019

Researchers discovered that KNUCKLES binding to WUSCHEL jettisoned SPLAYED, a chromatin remodeling protein that activates WUSCHEL

Consuming Sugary, Fizzy Drinks With Protein-Enriched Foods Decreases Body’s Way Of Burning Fat, Study

Jul 24, 2017

Drinking sugar sweetened drinks with foods that contain high proteins was said to affect the body in other ways aside from descreasing the body's fat-burning ability.

Researchers Decoded How Plants Tell Time Based On A Protein

May 18, 2017

Researchers have finally discovered how plants tell time.

Researchers Make Critical Discovery On How Body Cells Fight Salmonella Bacteria

May 12, 2017

Experts are on a serious quest to combat bacterial infections as researchers from Frankfurt made a critical discovery on how body cells fight salmonella bacteria.

Asiatic Black Bear's Spring Diet Is Rich In Protein, Not Fiber

May 07, 2017

Scientists find that the Asiatic Black Bear's diet in spring is designed to make them muscle up for summer.

Bacteria With Same Genotype Show Different Phenotypes

Apr 25, 2017

Researchers explore the reasons why bacteria with the same genotype exhibit diverse phenotypes.

Peanut Butter: Healthy Side Apart From Being Linked To Cancer

Apr 04, 2017

Peanut butter has been linked to cancer due to the substance aflatoxin, however, some healthy substances could also be found in the butter.