Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called mu-opioid ...

Researchers discovered how human astroviruses bind to a receptor on human cells at a molecular level, which could inform new ...

A poorly characterized protein, historically thought to be a chaperon or enzyme, may actually be a key player in prostate ...

New research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School demonstrates that molecules acting as "molecular bumpers" and "molecular glues" can rewire G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling, ...

New study reveals how human astroviruses bind to humans cells and paves the way for new therapies and vaccines ...

Deciphering how the GR forms oligomers—through the binding of several subunits—opens a crucial avenue for developing more ...

The ability to grow stem cell-derived biological tissues, such as skin and other organs, in the laboratory holds promise for applications in areas including wound healing and transplants. However, ...

A new study has revealed the mechanism of multimerization — the association of different molecules to form complex structures ...

Sean Virani, MD, lead author of the new guidelines and president of the CCS, explained that the guidelines use the term ...

Of the 20,000+ human genes, none has greater influence on late-onset Alzheimer’s disease than APOE. But why do certain variants of this lipid transporter protect the brain, while others endanger it? A ...