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Dysfunctional protein dynamics behind neurological disease?

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers at Lund University, Sweden, have taken a snapshot of proteins changing shape, sticking together and creating structures that are believed to trigger deadly processes in the nervous system. The discovery opens ...


Hyper-SAGE boosts remote MRI sensitivity

Hyper-SAGE boosts remote MRI sensitivity

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Oct 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A new technique in Magnetic Resonance Imaging dubbed "Hyper-SAGE" has the potential to detect ultra low concentrations of clincal targets, such as lung and other cancers. Development of Hyper-SAGE was led ...


Chemists create protein structure database

Chemistry / Other

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Any chemist with access to the Internet can now use a powerful tool to help them accurately identify the structure of a protein, thanks to recently published work led by Harold A. Scheraga, Cornell's Todd ...


'Holy powder' ingredient makes membranes behave for better health

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Mar 06, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (14) | comments 1

Revered in India as "holy powder," the marigold-colored spice known as turmeric has been used for centuries to treat wounds, infections and other health problems. In recent years, research into the healing powers of turmeric's ...


Scientists determine 3D structure of proteins in living cells for the first time

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Glasgow scientist was part of a team of researchers which has, for the first time, been able to determine the three-dimensional structure of protein in living cells.


Understanding phosphorus in soils is vital to proper management

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Phosphorus is one of the key nutrients that can cause algal blooms and related water quality problems in lakes, rivers, and estuaries worldwide. Phosphorus entering waters originates from a variety of sources. Agricultural ...