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Proteins are the molecular machines of cells. They are produced in protein factories called ribosomes based on their blueprint—the genetic information. Here, the basic building blocks of proteins, ...

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

A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors' ability to evade ...

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

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

A protein-level tension sensor reveals how cell shape and sarcomere maturity determine where cardiomyocytes carry mechanical ...

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“An excess action of the ACBP protein blocking the activity of brown fat would be the molecular basis of this phenomenon,” said Villarroya. “Once this factor has been identified, we can design ...