Research reveals that protein folding defects in the LDL receptor contribute to familial hypercholesterolemia by affecting calcium binding. This finding offers new hope for developing targeted therapies to enable proper protein folding and lower blood cholesterol levels.
The new technology uses upconversion to create visible light when struck by infrared laser beams, allowing for true three-dimensional color images. The implications are vast, with potential applications in medicine, air traffic control, and engineering.
University of Florida researchers report that psychological effects of chronic pain are more disruptive to daily life than the pain itself. The study found that nearly 200 patients with TMD experienced depression, anger, and anxiety due to their condition.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory will study nuclei in stellar explosions and exotic nuclear structures, answering questions about nuclear physics and astrophysics. The facility provides a resource for scientists from around the world, offering insights into the main constituent of the visible universe.
A CU-Boulder research team has identified two yeast genes, SAS2 and SAS3, closely linked to a family of human genes associated with severe leukemia and HIV-1. The discovery may help researchers better understand the causes of acute myeloid leukemia and AIDS.
Cornell University scientists have developed a new technique for accurately characterizing biomolecules using electrospray mass spectrometry. This breakthrough allows researchers to analyze samples as small as a single cell with unusually high confidence, opening up new avenues for molecular investigations into human medical disorders.