The structures of six states of a rotary sodium ion pump are revealed
Six structures exhibited by the rotating sodium ion pump were reconstructed in 3D using cryo-electron microscopy. This analysis revealed that (1) the rotor exhibits non-uniform...
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Structure of opioid receptors may reveal how to better design pain relievers, addiction therapies
Opioids remain the most potent and effective pain relievers in medicine, but they’re also among the most addictive drugs that can halt a person’s ability...
First Ochsner Health Medical School scholarship recipient matches into residency program in the Gulf South
New Orleans, Louisiana – Five years ago, Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health launched a transformative scholarship program to advance health equity by providing...
LJI and Kyowa Kirin launch immunology fellowship program
LA JOLLA, CA—Support for early career researchers is about to get a major boost, thanks to a new fellowship fund established by leaders at La...
Genome analysis of 46,000-year-old roundworm from Siberian permafrost reveals novel species
Some organisms, such as tardigrades, rotifers, and nematodes, can survive harsh conditions by entering a dormant state known as “cryptobiosis.” In 2018, researchers from the...
Nematode resurrected from Siberian permafrost laid dormant for 46,000 years
A soil nematode reanimated from Siberian permafrost had laid dormant for approximately 46,000 years, according to a study publishing July 27, 2023 in the open...
Tau-regulating protein identified as a promising target for developing Alzheimer’s disease treatment
PHILADELPHIA – A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production—tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11)—was found to suppress deterioration in small animal models of neurodegenerative...
Ancient pathogens emerging from melting ice and permafrost risk eroding ecosystems
Climate change could hasten the release of ‘time-travelling’ pathogens from melting permafrost and ice that have been trapped for millennia. Their emergence increases threats to...
Geological Society of America announces 2023–2024 Fellows for Science Policy and Communication
27 July 2023 Geological Society of America Release No. 23-28 Contact: Justin Samuel +1-303-357-1026 [email protected]: Arianna Soldati 27 July 2023 Geological Society of America Release...
Investigators identify translation gaps in instrument that measures nursing practice environment
PHILADELPHIA (July 27, 2023) – Two decades ago, the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index was published to measure the nursing practice environment....
From Down Under to Underground: surprising daddy long-legs spiders discovered in Australia and Réunion
Australia’s rich and diverse fauna never fails to surprise us, as a new spider species has been documented from the continent.Credit: Huber et al. Australia’s...
IU researchers diagnose Indianapolis Zoo orangutan with rare genetic disease
NDIANAPOLIS—Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have diagnosed a Sumatran Orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo with a rare genetic disease called Alkaptonuria. This is...
Bacteria as Blacksmiths
A hot bath is a place to relax. For scientists, it is also where molecules or tiny building blocks meet to form materials. Researchers at...
What these scientists learned from offering genetic screening to 13,000 Oregonians for free
Early genetic testing can improve cancer outcomes, but individuals often don’t undergo this screening if they lack a family history or can’t afford a test....
Twinkling of giant stars reveals how their innards churn in first-ever simulations
Secrets hide in the twinkling of stars.Credit: E.H. Anders et al./Nature Astronomy 2023 Secrets hide in the twinkling of stars. A research team led by...
