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Scientists have developed a breakthrough device that filters a harmful protein from blood, potentially saving lives of sepsis patients. Animal trials showed survival rates more than doubled, with human trials planned for 2027.
Researchers at Linköping University discovered how to block two proteins that fuel neuroblastoma, a devastating childhood cancer that resists current treatments. The breakthrough could lead to new precision medicines for kids under two.
A breakthrough drug from Revolution Medicines is giving real hope to pancreatic cancer patients for the first time in decades. The pill, called daraxonrasib, successfully targeted KRAS, a protein scientists once thought was impossible to drug.
President John Mahama is directing Ghana's School Feeding Programme to buy surplus eggs from struggling poultry farmers, turning a market problem into nutritious meals for children. The creative solution tackles export disruptions while boosting kids' diets with locally produced protein.
Scientists at Rice University just solved one of AI's biggest problems in protein engineering: not enough good data to train on. Their new system creates millions of data points in days, opening the door to better medicines and research tools.
Researchers discovered that blocking a "death protein" keeps blood stem cells healthier and stronger as they age. The breakthrough could lead to new ways to maintain a youthful immune system.
A new platform is putting cutting-edge AI into the hands of biologists who want to design life-saving treatments but don't know how to code. OpenProtein.AI offers free access to powerful protein-engineering tools that could speed up drug development for everyone.
South African scientists just made cultivated meat cheaper to produce, bringing the country closer to sustainable food innovation. The breakthrough could help local companies create alternative proteins without expensive imports.
Scientists in Barcelona have discovered a simple test that could revolutionize how doctors treat colorectal cancer, helping match patients with treatments most likely to save their lives. The breakthrough could expand life-saving immunotherapy options beyond the tiny 5% of patients who currently qualify.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that tubulin, a protein already in our brains, can redirect harmful proteins away from forming the toxic clumps that cause Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Instead of fighting disease proteins, the breakthrough focuses on keeping them busy with healthy work.
Scientists are learning to grow fresh vegetables and protein-rich algae aboard the International Space Station to feed astronauts on future trips to the Moon and Mars. Four new experiments just arrived to help solve one of space exploration's biggest challenges: keeping crews fed millions of miles from home.
Researchers discovered how to make the body's cancer-fighting T cells more powerful by blocking a single protein, essentially upgrading the immune system's energy source. This breakthrough could lead to treatments that harness our natural defenses more effectively.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo discovered how a protein mutation can clear cellular traffic jams in brain cells affected by Parkinson's disease. The finding could unlock new treatments for millions living with the condition.
Scientists used machine learning to discover that water, not just molecular frameworks, guides how proteins assemble into complex structures. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we design lightweight, crash-resistant materials inspired by nature.
Scientists discovered that higher vitamin D levels in middle age are linked to fewer toxic protein tangles in the brain 16 years later. The finding offers hope that something as simple as sunshine, fish, or supplements could help protect against Alzheimer's.
Scientists at Stanford University just cracked a major puzzle in biology by inventing a way to see 1,000 times more protein molecules than ever before. This breakthrough could transform how we understand diseases and develop life-saving treatments.
Singapore is building one of the world's most comprehensive health databases by analyzing proteins in 10,000 residents' blood, combining cutting-edge technologies to understand how Asian genetics influence disease. The groundbreaking study could transform how doctors predict and treat conditions from heart disease to vision problems.
A secret FDA-approved drug called "compound X" helped mice with Parkinson's symptoms walk and balance normally by clearing toxic brain proteins. Human trials could start within a year, offering hope for 10 million people worldwide living with the disease.
University of Virginia scientists created AI tools that design drugs while treating proteins as flexible, living structures instead of frozen snapshots. This breakthrough could slash the 90% failure rate in drug development and bring new treatments to patients faster.
Johns Hopkins scientists discovered that hydrogen sulfide, the gas that smells like rotten eggs, plays a crucial role in protecting memory and brain health. Mice lacking the protein that produces this gas developed Alzheimer's-like symptoms, opening a promising new path for treatment.
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