Collaborate Disseminate
One of the ways the human body can fight off cancer cells is through enzymes known as protein phosphatases, which act as a brake to slow cancer growth. Molecules can be used to ramp up the activity of these enzymes, and through advanced imaging techniq… Continue reading 3D imaging reveals inner workings of an “off-switch” for cancer
Many vegans and vegetarians swear by soy as a meat-free protein source, but concerns have been raised over the environmental sustainability of soybean farming. With that in mind, new research now suggests that specially-prepared fava beans may be a bet… Continue reading Fava beans may be a greener substitute for soy
When it’s working properly, the immune system is a powerful ally to keep us healthy – but when it turns against us, the results can be devastating. A “cytokine storm” is a dangerous kind of immune overreaction that can be triggered by infection or othe… Continue reading Engineered proteins calm “cytokine storms” caused by severe infections
A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging, is offering novel insights into how protein expressions can be altered during the course of Alzheimer’s disease. The research suggests proteins regulating glucose metabolism and the anti-inflammatory activity of brain immune cells are linked with Alzheimer’s pathology, and could point researchers toward new treatment and diagnostics.
Category: Science
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Protein, Inflammatory, Glucose, Brain, Neuroscience, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Discovery links glucose metabolism abnormalities to Alzheimer’s disease
A new study presenting the first data from a long-running US government trial is suggesting high levels of amyloid proteins in the brains of cognitively normal older adults can be an effective presymptomatic sign of early stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Neuroscience, Brain, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Protein, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Alzheimer’s trial supports high amyloid levels as early sign of disease
It’s hard to piece together the full history of human evolution from piles of old bones. But now, scientists have made use of a new method to study proteins in dental enamel of an 800,000-year-old human species, helping place it in the family tree.Cont… Continue reading Ancient tooth proteins reveal our relation to mysterious human species
Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have solved a molecular mystery that might lead to new treatments for cancer. The team has uncovered just how a strange molecule works to kill cancer by inducing a little-known type of cell death, a… Continue reading Solving a molecular mystery may have opened new class of cancer drugs
A great big Thank You to everyone who answered the call to participate in Folding@Home, helping to understand proteins interactions of SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Some members of the FAH research team hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit to provide us with behind-the-scenes details. Unsurprisingly, the …read more
On Wednesday morning we asked the Hackaday community to donate their extra computer cycles for Coronavirus research. On Thursday morning the number of people contributing to Team Hackaday had doubled, and on Friday it had doubled again. Thank you for putting those computers to work in pursuit of drug therapies …read more
Continue reading Coronavirus and Folding@Home; More on How Your Computer Helps Medical Research
Donate your extra computer cycles to combat COVID-19. The Folding@Home project uses computers from all over the world connected through the Internet to simulate protein folding. The point is to generate the data necessary to discover treatments that can have an impact on how this virus affects humanity. The software …read more
Continue reading Join Team Hackaday to Crunch COVID-19 Through Folding@Home