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Gut Microbes Help Ground Squirrels Endure Hibernation
By breaking down urea, the animals’ gut bacteria recycle nitrogen, which can be then used to build new molecules during prolonged fasting.
Gut Microbes Help Ground Squirrels Endure Hibernation
Gut Microbes Help Ground Squirrels Endure Hibernation

By breaking down urea, the animals’ gut bacteria recycle nitrogen, which can be then used to build new molecules during prolonged fasting.

By breaking down urea, the animals’ gut bacteria recycle nitrogen, which can be then used to build new molecules during prolonged fasting.

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Pioneering Research in E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Biology and Applications to Drug Discovery
The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with Bio-Techne | Sep 15, 2021
Jennifer Johnston discusses how a better understanding of ubiquitin-proteasome system elements can potentially aid neurodegenerative disease therapeutics.
Targeting Proteins and Proteolysis to Counter Cancer
The Scientist Creative Services Team | Oct 20, 2020
Daohong Zhou and Aileen Frost explore how they target the proteolysis mechanism and fight cancer using proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) technology.
Cellular Garbage Disposal Illuminated
Bob Grant | Apr 13, 2015
A Harvard team shows how cells label and recognize proteins for degradation.