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HIV Engages in Mimicry to Enter the Nucleus
HIV Engages in Mimicry to Enter the Nucleus
To enter the nucleus, the HIV-1 virus acts like a transport receptor, which presents new targets for antiviral therapies.
To enter the nucleus, the HIV-1 virus acts like a transport receptor, which presents new targets for antiviral therapies.
immunology, biochemistry
Emergent Recombinant Proteins in Clinical Diagnostics
Scripps Laboratories | May 2, 2023 | 1 min read
A new era of reliable recombinant proteins makes it possible for researchers to replace tissue-derived biomarkers in a variety of diagnostic assays.
Quantify Biomolecules Across Sample Types with ELISAs
Fortis Life Sciences | Oct 17, 2022 | 1 min read
Scientists choose ELISAs for optimal sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and reproducibility.
Using Sero-Surveillance to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Scientist and Bio-Rad Laboratories | Feb 7, 2022 | 1 min read
Immunoassays for detecting, tracking, and testing SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses
Human Protein Dissolves Bacterial Membranes
Abby Olena, PhD | Jul 15, 2021 | 4 min read
The protein, apolipoprotein L3, destroys invading microbes by acting as a detergent in the cytosol.
Sewage Sampling Robots Speed SARS-CoV-2 Detection
Ruth Williams | May 1, 2021 | 3 min read
An automated wastewater monitoring technique could enable researchers to predict outbreaks of the virus up to a week in advance.
Infographic: How to Ferret Out SARS-CoV-2 in Sewage
Ruth Williams | May 1, 2021 | 1 min read
Researchers use magnetic nanoparticles and liquid-handling robots in an effort to detect COVID-19 outbreaks early.
Technique Talk: Analyzing Molecular Interactions During Monoclonal Antibody Development
The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with Sartorius Corporation | Mar 9, 2021 | 1 min read
In this workshop, you will learn how to measure protein interactions using Octet bio-layer interferometry.
Yun “Nancy” Huang: Eager for Epigenetics
Amanda B. Keener | Aug 1, 2015 | 3 min read
Assistant Professor, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Houston. Age: 35
Ubiquitin Chains in Action
Keith D. Wilkinson and David Fushman | Jul 1, 2012 | 1 min read
Present in every tissue of the body, ubiquitin appears to be involved in a dizzying array of functions, from cell cycle and division to organelle and ribosome biogenesis, as well as the response to viral infection. The protein plays at least two role
Mining Bacterial Small Molecules
L. Caetano M. Antunes, Julian E. Davies and B. Brett Finlay | Jan 1, 2011 | 10 min read
As much as rainforests or deep-sea vents, the human gut holds rich stores of microbial chemicals that should be mined for their pharmacological potential.