Trekking across Nepal to bridge its gender gap in the sciencesBabita Paudel advocates for women in STEM in Nepal while conducting impactful scientific research.
The truth about banning "dangerous gain-of-function" researchScientific research can inadvertently lead to dangerous creations like bioweapons or deadly pathogens, necessitating careful regulation.
Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win award for chemistry DW 10/09/2024Breakthrough in computational protein design recognized with Nobel Prize.Baker, Hassabis, and Jumper's work revolutionizes protein structure prediction.
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of YearsA new method for fast-fossilizing amber could unveil hidden biochemistry that formed over millions of years.
Trekking across Nepal to bridge its gender gap in the sciencesBabita Paudel advocates for women in STEM in Nepal while conducting impactful scientific research.
The truth about banning "dangerous gain-of-function" researchScientific research can inadvertently lead to dangerous creations like bioweapons or deadly pathogens, necessitating careful regulation.
Nobel Prize: Baker, Hassabis, Jumper win award for chemistry DW 10/09/2024Breakthrough in computational protein design recognized with Nobel Prize.Baker, Hassabis, and Jumper's work revolutionizes protein structure prediction.
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of YearsA new method for fast-fossilizing amber could unveil hidden biochemistry that formed over millions of years.
Hinting at answer to a chicken-or-egg question on evolution - Harvard GazetteResearch may enlighten the evolution of oxygen production and consumption in photosynthesis and aerobic metabolism.
Structural dynamics of human fatty acid synthase in the condensing cycleFASN dynamics during fatty acid synthesis involve unsynchronized reactions and do not require large rotational movements between its functional domains.
Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts at 44, then 60Aging occurs in at least two accelerated bursts around ages 44 and 60, rather than gradually over time.
The Biochemical Entourage Effect: How More Than Just THC Shapes the ECS | stupidDOPEThe Endocannabinoid System is essential for regulating bodily functions, relying on both natural endocannabinoids and plant-derived cannabinoids.
Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts at 44, then 60Aging occurs in at least two accelerated bursts around ages 44 and 60, rather than gradually over time.
The Biochemical Entourage Effect: How More Than Just THC Shapes the ECS | stupidDOPEThe Endocannabinoid System is essential for regulating bodily functions, relying on both natural endocannabinoids and plant-derived cannabinoids.
Daily briefing: AI-designed proteins offer lifeline for treating snake bitesAI can design proteins that effectively neutralize snake venom, showcasing a breakthrough in medical science.
Federico Mayor Zaragoza obituary: former UNESCO chief who championed neonatal screeningFederico Mayor Zaragoza significantly advanced newborn screening in Spain, impacting health policies and preventing inherited metabolic diseases.He was a pioneer in biochemistry and held key leadership positions in both educational and health sectors.
Daily briefing: AI-designed proteins offer lifeline for treating snake bitesAI can design proteins that effectively neutralize snake venom, showcasing a breakthrough in medical science.
Federico Mayor Zaragoza obituary: former UNESCO chief who championed neonatal screeningFederico Mayor Zaragoza significantly advanced newborn screening in Spain, impacting health policies and preventing inherited metabolic diseases.He was a pioneer in biochemistry and held key leadership positions in both educational and health sectors.
What are 'mirror cells' and why do some scientists warn against creating them?Creating mirror life at the cellular level is still a decade away, prompting concerns among scientists.
Molecular basis of vitamin K driven -carboxylation at membrane interfaceThe study elucidates the regulation of -carboxylation by VKGC and its significance in physiological functions.
Esteemed Molecular Biologist Named Winner of 2025 Kimberly Prize - News CenterRon Evans, PhD, received the Kimberly Prize for his breakthroughs in nuclear hormone receptors, impacting drug development and improving human health.
Novel Mechanism Eliminates 'Bad' Enzyme During Gene Expression - News CenterNorthwestern Medicine has discovered a new mechanism for eliminating faulty transcription enzymes, with implications for understanding adrenal diseases.
Esteemed Molecular Biologist Named Winner of 2025 Kimberly Prize - News CenterRon Evans, PhD, received the Kimberly Prize for his breakthroughs in nuclear hormone receptors, impacting drug development and improving human health.
Novel Mechanism Eliminates 'Bad' Enzyme During Gene Expression - News CenterNorthwestern Medicine has discovered a new mechanism for eliminating faulty transcription enzymes, with implications for understanding adrenal diseases.
AI Is Now Creating Antidotes for Snake Venom | HackerNoonAI technology can significantly enhance the development of snake venom antidotes, improving treatment options for snakebite victims.
Mitochondria May Be a Promising Therapeutic Target for Inflammatory Diseases - News CenterMitochondria influence immune response by modulating cell signaling pathways, offering potential targets for treating inflammation-related diseases.
Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis' Nobel Prize win shows the promise of AI in scienceThe recent Nobel Prizes recognized pivotal advancements in AI, particularly in machine learning for predicting protein structures, shaping the future of drug development.
Nobel Prize: Chemistry award goes to AlphaFold researchers DW 12/10/2024The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for groundbreaking research on computational protein design and structure prediction.
AI creates for the first time a treatment for a disease forgotten by pharmaceutical companiesHumanity is experiencing a transformative protein design revolution, reshaping health care and addressing neglected diseases through innovations in AI-created proteins.
Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis' Nobel Prize win shows the promise of AI in scienceThe recent Nobel Prizes recognized pivotal advancements in AI, particularly in machine learning for predicting protein structures, shaping the future of drug development.
Nobel Prize: Chemistry award goes to AlphaFold researchers DW 12/10/2024The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for groundbreaking research on computational protein design and structure prediction.
AI creates for the first time a treatment for a disease forgotten by pharmaceutical companiesHumanity is experiencing a transformative protein design revolution, reshaping health care and addressing neglected diseases through innovations in AI-created proteins.
Author Correction: An endosomal tether undergoes an entropic collapse to bring vesicles togetherThe correction addresses image issues without altering the paper's scientific conclusions.
Novel Technique May Accelerate Study of Gene Regulation - News CenterTurboCas offers a new approach to label chromatin-binding proteins, enhancing the study of transcriptional regulation and gene expression therapies.
Pets: Guardians of Our Well-BeingPets provide comfort and emotional support during life's challenges, influencing our well-being.
Read-write mechanisms of H2A ubiquitination by Polycomb repressive complex 1 - NatureThe study highlights critical biochemical pathways essential for cellular functions and their implications for therapeutic advancements.
Two essential questions about life in the UniverseThe book 'Is Earth Exceptional' explores the origins of life on Earth and the search for extraterrestrial life using scientific exploration and probability.
Beige fat cells with a 'Sisyphus mechanism'A newly identified class of beige fat cells can improve health by promoting energy metabolism and combating metabolic diseases.
These proteins have been secretly managing your cellsHistone modifications play a crucial role in cellular metabolism beyond just regulating gene expression.
Beige fat cells with a 'Sisyphus mechanism'A newly identified class of beige fat cells can improve health by promoting energy metabolism and combating metabolic diseases.
These proteins have been secretly managing your cellsHistone modifications play a crucial role in cellular metabolism beyond just regulating gene expression.
Remembering Bruce Ames, developer of simple test to detect cancer-causing chemicalsBruce N. Ames developed the Ames test, a revolutionary tool for identifying carcinogens.
Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic ChemicalsBruce Nathan Ames developed the Ames Test, revolutionizing the detection of carcinogens and influencing the banning of harmful chemicals.
Remembering Bruce Ames, developer of simple test to detect cancer-causing chemicalsBruce N. Ames developed the Ames test, a revolutionary tool for identifying carcinogens.
Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic ChemicalsBruce Nathan Ames developed the Ames Test, revolutionizing the detection of carcinogens and influencing the banning of harmful chemicals.
A Shift in the World of ScienceA.I. is fundamentally changing scientific discovery, not just assisting but potentially redefining the role of human scientists in the innovation process.
Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is the godfather of AI'. Here's an offer he shouldn't refuse | John NaughtonMarc Andreessen's prediction of software transforming economies in 2011 is reflected in its now significant impact on academia, as seen through Nobel prize winners.
A Shift in the World of ScienceA.I. is fundamentally changing scientific discovery, not just assisting but potentially redefining the role of human scientists in the innovation process.
Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is the godfather of AI'. Here's an offer he shouldn't refuse | John NaughtonMarc Andreessen's prediction of software transforming economies in 2011 is reflected in its now significant impact on academia, as seen through Nobel prize winners.
Visualizing chaperonin function in situ by cryo-electron tomography - NatureGroEL, with GroES, assists in folding about 10% of newly synthesized proteins in a dynamic, ATP-dependent process.
Foltz Named New Director of Driskill Graduate Program - News CenterDr. Dan Foltz, a Northwestern University alum, leads the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences.
A simple monthly injection allows mice to live 25% longer and free from diseasesAntibody injections in mice have shown potential to increase lifespan and healthspan, resembling a significant breakthrough in aging research.