Protein
Bite-sized protein screening
21 Mar 2025A new miniaturised protein testing method reduces sample volumes, speeding up evaluation and accelerating the development of plant-based food alternatives.
A decline in gene discoveries
21 Feb 2019The rate of discovery of human gene functions has fallen significantly
Translating the ribosome’s grim role
21 Mar 2017Could a surprise hookup prove fatal for the
long fragments of ‘junk’ RNA?
Protein in pregnancy for healthier babies
1 Nov 2016The global childhood obesity epidemic could be tackled by expectant mothers adjusting their diet
‘Junk’ DNA now center stage
19 Jan 2016DNA previously
considered superfluous may provide vital protection against stress and could
even be used in cancer treatment
In control with hydrogels
17 Nov 2015Microstructured hydrogels can negate the problem of premature release when used as drug delivery systems
Pushing for greater purity
24 Sep 2015A standard purification process changes the structure of antibodies — and then changes them back
Mutations can tip a yin-yang balance
31 Mar 2015Investigating mutations of a crucial gene might assist treatment and prevention of asthma and other allergies
Fighting cancer cells by stealth
11 Sep 2012Through a combination of two powerful methodologies, researchers at the A*STAR Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology drive forward promising developments for gene therapy
Genetic disease linked to protein build-up
28 Aug 2012Findings may lead to new approach to treat developmental problems associated with cell nuclear membranes
A key checkpoint against infection
14 Aug 2012A single enzyme plays a critical role in helping the body effectively fight viral infection
Natural therapy
28 Feb 2012Researchers have synthesized a fungal metabolite and derivatives that inhibit crucial enzymes related to cancers