Researchers reveal a surprising new role for a key protein in cell division

Scientists at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, Croatia, have discovered that the protein CENP-E, long believed ...

Study reveals Parkinson's protein clumps rob brain cells of vital energy

A new study led by Rice University's Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the ...

Rising malnutrition among Singapore seniors: How can you prevent this condition?

More seniors are suffering from poor nutrition, which can lead to muscle loss, cognitive impairment and increased frailty. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Penn is expanding its research in immunology — a field just honored with a Nobel Prize

E. John Wherry, director of Penn's Colton Center for Autoimmunity, spoke with the Inquirer about the future of immunology ...

A protein modification is critical for maintaining ER homeostasis

When improperly folded proteins build up in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), cells become stressed and conditions such as type ...
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The capsule and genetic background, rather than specific individual loci, strongly influence in vitro pneumococcal growth kinetics

The pneumococcal capsular serotype and genetic background, as well as a combination of genomic loci, influence intrinsic pneumococcal growth kinetics, which may have implications for pneumococcal ...