Enzymes

Can gamers beat the protein chemistry challenge?

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:59:59 -0400

Imagine employing a legion of computer gaming fanatics to channel their obsession into finding solutions to some of the thorniest problems in protein chemistry. That's what University of Washington Read more...

Researchers flag new cancer therapy that guards p53

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:59:59 -0400

Scientists in Scotland say that they have identified a chemical group that can protect the p53 gene, a guardian against cancer tumors which is damaged or turned off in most cancer cases. They believe Read more...

Translational tech work bridges academia and markets

admin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:59:59 -0400

Northwestern University scientist Richard Silverman's work led to the blockbuster Lyrica, Read more...

Genetic mutations slow aging process in centenarians

admin — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:59:59 -0500

Forget those studies of long-lived Italian shepherds and Greek fishermen. It's not fresh air or exercise or a simple whole-foods diet that Read more...

Scientists ID new class of allergy, asthma drugs

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:59:59 -0500

Scientists in the U.K. have identified a molecule that they say plays a critical role in the development of allergies. A team from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry say that Read more...

Breakthrough speeds drug discovery, manufacturing

admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:59:59 -0500

A chemistry professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne says that an iron-based catalyst she developed with a colleague could be instrumental in making better drugs while speeding up Read more...

Enzyme discovery offers new direction in diabetes

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:59:59 -0400

A team of Australian scientists has found an enzyme in diabetics that prevents them from producing insulin. The researchers say that they intend to start working with drug developers to block Read more...

A simple method for synthesizing natural compounds

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:59:59 -0400

A new approach to synthesizing natural compounds could significantly speed research and manufacturing processes for these therapeutics. Typically, compounds found in a plant or microbe that could Read more...

Anti-aging study finds enzymes protect cells

admin — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:59:59 -0400

A new study concludes that two enzymes--SIRT3 and SIRT4--play a key role in mitochondria, regulating the aging process. The researchers say that a drop in calorie intake triggers these two enzymes, Read more...

Enzyme inhibitor wipes out unhappy memories

admin — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:59:59 -0400

A group of neurologists have been studying the role a particular enzyme plays in creating memories, saying that blocking the enzyme could offer a new approach to treating post-traumatic stress Read more...