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In mice, a mother's love comes from the gut
Scientists from the Salk Institute report a new influence on maternal behavior arising from an unexpected source.
From the journals: MCP
Using sugars to detect cancer. Creating a tool to understand protein modification. Learning how a multimer behaves in sepsis. Read about recent papers in Molecular & Cellular Proteomics on these topics.
Understanding the protein defects that cause Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease
Researchers at Vanderbilt University discover a correlation between cell levels of PMP22 and its misfolding in this inherited neuromuscular disorder.
Transport of O-palmitoleated Wnts: Where does the lipid go?
These ligands are secreted to the cell membrane bound to their dedicated transporter. The authors describe the structure of this complex with the essential lipid.
Gene screenings hold disease clues, but unexplained anomalies often raise fears
When doctors offer multiple-gene panel tests to patients at risk for diseases such as cancer, a variant that hasn’t yet been deciphered might raise concerns with no answers.
It’s just data: Women in biological chemistry
To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we look at Johns Hopkins biophysics professor Karen Fleming’s data-driven approach to studying gender equity
The evolution of proteins from mysteries to medicines
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From the journals: JLR
How does gastric bypass affect microRNA production? How does adiponectin fight fatty plaques? How is ceramide concentration sensed in cilia? Recent papers in the Journal of Lipid Research address these questions.
A brief history of the periodic table
Feb. 7 is Periodic Table Day. Scientists puzzled for many years how to organize the elements of matter.
From the journals: JBC
Solving ChIP-Seq challenges. PAK-1 and cell proliferation. RNA rescue by Ataxin-2. Read about recent papers in the Journal of Biological Chemistry on these and other topics.
Vision health depends on critical fat intake
An international research team tests how much omega-3 fatty acid, and what kind, is optimal to stave off age-related macular degeneration. Their work was published in the Journal of Lipid Research.
Celebrating the Protein Data Bank
A two-day virtual event will highlight the science preserved within and enabled by the resource over the past 50 years. We talked to PDB co-founder Helen Berman about what attendees can expect.
The scent of sickness
Research scientist Glen Golden, who has trained dogs and ferrets to detect avian flu in birds, explains why certain animals are well suited to sniff out sickness.
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