Biochemistry

Mutations accelerating the degradation of the protein gelsolin are responsible for amyloid plaque buildup in patients suffering from familial amyloidosis, Finnish type.

A standard purification process changes the structure of antibodies — and then changes them back

An intracellular labeling technique allows scientists to monitor interactions between proteins in their natural environment

Gene regulatory proteins may be more flexible in their DNA binding preferences than previously expected

The latest microfluidic chip can generate microbubbles to break open cells for biochemical analysis

Genetic evidence reveals that an enzyme that deactivates signaling pathways is associated with inflammation and cancer