A study found that propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson's disease by inhibiting brain activity and reducing the amplifying effect of the stress hormone noradrenaline. Propranolol also works to reduce tremors at rest, suggesting a role for the stress system even when not under stress.
A new method introduces adversarial attacks on AlphaFold2 to generate mutated proteins, streamlining experimental phase in structure determination and mechanistic studies. The approach identified crucial residues in the transmembrane lipid transporter SPNS2, suggesting alternative conformations.
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin successfully measure the largest magnetic anisotropy of a single molecule using THz electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. This breakthrough has significant implications for energy-efficient data storage, with potential applications in various fields.
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University discovered that durian plants bloom approximately 50 days after a 15-day dry spell, affecting both grafted and seed-grown varieties. This study sheds light on the tropical ecosystems and can inform effective agricultural practices to predict flowering and manage harvests.