New Inhibitors of Elusive Enzymes Promise to Be Valuable Scientific Tools
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered the first selective inhibitors Continue reading “New Inhibitors of Elusive Enzymes Promise to Be Valuable Scientific Tools” » More...
Study shows starvation hormone increases lifespan in mice
A team of researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, showed that a secreting hormone involved in response to Continue reading “Study shows starvation hormone increases lifespan in mice” » More...
Lefkowitz, Kobilka share 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for studies of G-protein–coupled receptors
Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka, both from universities in the US, won the Continue reading “Lefkowitz, Kobilka share 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for studies of G-protein–coupled receptors” More...
Zinc deficiency erodes immune system
American scientists have uncovered a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency develops with age eroding the immune system Continue reading “Zinc deficiency erodes immune system” » More...
Researchers Reveal the Physiological Role of a Novel Hormone FNDC5/irisin
A research team led by Dr. Christos Mantzoros, MD, PhD, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Continue reading “Researchers Reveal the Physiological Role of a Novel Hormone FNDC5/irisin” » More...
Venom from snakes could save lives too
Snake venom could become the source of life-saving drugs for cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure Continue reading “Venom from snakes could save lives too” » More...
Cholesterol inhibitors block lymphatic vessel growth
One of the world’s top selling drugs potentially also acts against the growth of new lymphatic vessels, with potential implications for Continue reading “Cholesterol inhibitors block lymphatic vessel growth” More...
Soon, computers to predict negative side effects of drugs
A new set of computer models has been able to successfully predict negative side effects in hundreds of current drugs, based on the similarity between their chemical structures and those molecules known to cause More...
New therapeutic target against atherosclerosis identified
Scientists have found a possible new therapeutic target against atherosclerosis resulting from a diet high in fat and cholesterol Continue reading “New therapeutic target against atherosclerosis identified” More...
Detox diets’ ‘health boost’ claims unfounded, says expert
A leading scientist has rubbished claims that so-called “detox” diets can boost health and cleanse the body of chemicals Continue reading “Detox diets’ ‘health boost’ claims unfounded, says expert” More...
