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2+ day, 4+ hour ago (104+ words) When E. coli cells producing ancestral rhodopsin (Anc-Sz R) were illuminated, the p H of the surrounding solution increased. This result supports that the ancestral rhodopsin absorbs light and, like extant schizorhodopsins, transports hydrogen ions (H) into the cells. Credit must be given…...
Study identifies a new cause of age-related inflammation, suggesting promising treatment pathway
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (133+ words) image: Rugang Zhang, Ph. D. view more Credit: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center This studyidentifiedthe two proteinsinvolved in exporting R-loops, DDX1 and XPO1. DDX1 attaches to the R-loop inside the nucleus and carriesitoutside. XPO1 acts as an "exit gate" from the nucleus,…...
New tool empowers research on key proteins
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (378+ words) image: The microscopy setup for measuring the activity rates of individual scramblase proteins. view more Credit: Dr. Anant Menon "I'm excited about this new platform as it is versatile and provides unprecedented information on exactly how fast a single scramblase…...
Why do some common lung cancers resist latest targeted drugs? Structure holds the key
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (317+ words) Study cracks code on variable drug response, identifying a structural subtype of EGFR 19del mutation and pointing to better initial therapy for affected patients image: Survival curves reveal the clinical impact: patients with the CLASS 3 G mutation (red line) progress quickly…...
AI fast-forwards molecular simulations by 10, 000-fold
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (531+ words) The use of AI now enables researchers to detect molecular changes without having to perform numerical calculations. Machine learning can speed up each step of the calculation, and generative models can be used to directly generate plausible molecular structures without…...
Stopping cancer proteins before they even form?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (184+ words) A newly developed "molecular eraser" destroys the blueprint of the NRAS cancer protein and triggers surprising changes in cancer cells image: A newly developed "molecular eraser" destroys the blueprint of the NRAS cancer protein view more Cancer RNA on the…...
Researchers identify hidden inflammatory patterns in primary ciliary dyskinesia, paving way for personalized treatment of other chronic lung conditions
1+ week, 2+ day ago (374+ words) image: Ricardo Mosquera, MD, MS, professor and director of pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine at Mc Govern Medical School at UTHealth Houston view more Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified different types of hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary…...
Ashok Kumar, University of Houston Else and Philip Hargrove Endowed Professor of Drug Discovery at the UH College of Pharmacy and director of the Institute of Muscle Biology and Cachexia
1+ week, 2+ day ago (86+ words) Eurek Alert! Ashok Kumar, University of Houston Else and Philip Hargrove Endowed Professor of Drug Discovery at the UH College of Pharmacy and director of the Institute of Muscle Biology and Cachexia, reports two new therapeutic targets for childhood cancer…...
Rice computer scientists race ahead in pathogen-detection DARPA challenge
1+ week, 2+ day ago (235+ words) Ryan Doughty, Felix Quintana, Michael Nute, Joshua Stallings and Todd Treangen HOUSTON " (June 9, 2026) " A pinch of soil harbors hundreds of millions of microorganisms, most of them harmless. However, a lone pathogen in that multitude can be enough to negatively impact…...
Unraveling the mystery of misfolded proteins in the heart
1+ week, 3+ day ago (642+ words) A full picture of protein repair systems reveals the heart of the problem image: Dr. Federica del Monte view more Dr. Federica del Monte Credit: Medical University of South Carolina Researchers in the del Monte Lab at the Medical University…...