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Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Targeting the protein c-Kit could enhance the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from bone marrow, improving the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants.
Deepmind’s Alphafold, Deep Learning AI, is Poised to Solve One of Most Significant Challenges in Biology
Posted in Medicine, Reviews, Science on 27th Jul, 2021
by Alex Muller
Thanks to AI, we now have stunningly powerful tools to decode the structures of life. Recently, both DeepMind and the University of Washington described deep learning-based methods to solve protein folding, the last step of compiling the programming in our DNA, as a “once in a generation advance.”
Antiaging protein GDF11 could be source of rejuvenation from young blood
Posted in Medicine on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
A specific protein, GDF11, may explain young bloods beneficial effects.
Protein-folding discovery opens a window on basic life processes
Posted in Science on 17th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Biochemists have made a fundamental discovery about protein structure that sheds new light on how proteins fold, one of the most basic processes of life.
A protein found in whales might make for better synthetic blood
Posted in Science on 2nd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Have you ever wondered how some whales stay underwater for up to two hours without coming up for air? Its because they use a highly stable protein called myoglobin.