E1s and E2s first work generically across the cell to activate and prepare ubiquitin for attachment. E3 ligases then ensure that the tag is added to the right protein; as such, hundreds of specific ...

The concept of using vaccines to treat cancers has been around for several decades. A vaccine was first approved for prostate cancer in 2010, and another was approved in 2015 for melanoma. Since then, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Insects do a lot more harm than ruining picnics. Some insects spread devastating diseases, while others cause staggering economic losses in agriculture. To control some of these ...

New protein products catch shoppers’ eyes as the official kickoff to grilling season draws closer. Niman Ranch, for its part, is launching a new Hatch Green Chile Sausage, while Prairie Fresh is ...

All biological function is dependent on how different proteins interact with each other. Protein-protein interactions ...

These various tests are at different stages of validation – assuring they’re accurate across many different populations. And, for each protein, there are several different met ...

Addressing one of the longstanding challenges in gastrointestinal drug delivery, Virginia Tech researchers have transformed gut bacteria into tiny protein factories. These engineered microbes ...

Popular weight-loss therapies like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound result in both fat and muscle loss.

PLA codes like 0249U are essential building blocks for new diagnostics, as they solidify assay recognition within payers’ billing systems and often represent a significant step in test validation.

Ro shares information about how eggs can support weight loss efforts, and the best way to prepare them to meet health goals.

Imagine a breakthrough in cancer treatment where only malignant cells are targeted, sparing healthy host cells; or patients ...

Swiss drugmaker Roche began a study last year of its experimental drug, RG6237, as a monotherapy in people with high body ...