UNC postdoctoral Ajit Prakash explores how G proteins function as intracellular pH sensors and how this affects cell ...

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has emerged as an indispensable tool in elucidating protein dynamics at atomic resolution. In particular, studies on aromatic side chains have revealed ...

Circular Dichroism (CD) spectroscopy is an established analytical technique that probes the differential absorption of left- and right-handed circularly polarised light by chiral biomolecules. In ...

Infrared spectroscopy, which measures light absorption, provides valuable insights into the structure and conformation of biomolecules. When combined with other analytical techniques, Fourier ...

Inside every cell, a cleanup operation runs around the clock. Proteins are constantly damaged by wear and tear. Some can be repaired, while others must be dismantled and recycled. When this system ...

The formation of protein amyloid fibrils in the brain is a hallmark of various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer diseases and Parkinson diseases. Amyloid f ...

A groundbreaking scientific achievement has emerged from an international team of researchers following the successful registration of a United Kingdom design patent titled "Laboratory Equipment for ...