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Researchers find molecule that drives skin cancer growth - A key protein helps fuel melanoma tumors — the deadliest form of ...

Wistar scientists have combined a promising cancer therapy with a molecule that targets tumors to treat cancer more ...

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Molecular dynamics simulations yield thermodynamic and time-dependent behavior, elucidating the role of intrinsically ...

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Scientists have cracked a key mystery behind spider silk’s legendary strength and flexibility. They discovered that tiny ...

Protein misfolding and aggregation are key features observed in numerous neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The oligomers formed during the aggregation process ...

Stay up to date on the latest science with Brush Up Summaries. Finally, although transgenic animals and mammalian cell culture systems promote optimal expression due to correct protein modifications, ...