Scientists find Ozempic may treat cancer, Alzheimer's and more. Is it hype or truly a "wonder drug?"
Ozempic and Wegovy do the same thing as GLP-1 would normally do for you — but to enable them to treat diabetes and obesity, ...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists tied to higher thyroid cancer risk in first year of treatment
The absolute risk for thyroid cancer is low among patients receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) ...
Imaging research on monoclonal antibodies sheds light on protein dynamics for biopharmaceutical development
Monoclonal antibodies, or mAbs, are important tools in medicine. These laboratory-made proteins are widely used in treatments ...
Researchers illuminate new structures of a critical amyloid protein
The tiny protein known as transthyretin can cause big problems in the body when it misfolds after secretion. While healthy ...
Some proteins find their 'soulmate' at birth
Proteins, the pillars of cellular function, often assemble into 'complexes' to fulfill their functions. A study reveals why this assembly often begins during the very process of protein synthesis or ...
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‘Dark proteins’ hiding in our cells could hold clues to cancer and other diseases
The human genome encodes potentially thousands of tiny proteins that were previously overlooked. The search is on to find out ...
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New structures of a critical amyloid protein illuminated
The tiny protein known as transthyretin can cause big problems in the body when it misfolds after secretion. While healthy transthyretin moves hormones through blood and spinal fluid, misfolded ...
Autism researchers shed light on how α2δ protein mutations affect neurodevelopmental processes
A study in the journal Pharmaceuticals has uncovered how specific genetic mutations in α2δ-1 and α2δ-3 proteins linked to ...
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Protein Structure and Function Prediction
Understanding the structure and function of proteins is crucial in the field of biology and medicine, as proteins play essential roles in virtually all biological processes. Recent advancements in ...
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Want a better high-protein diet? You don't have to eat more meat
You don’t need to give up steaks entirely. But mounting evidence shows that a diet that incorporates more plant-based protein has a surprisingly large number of benefits for your health.