Structural Biology

Electron microscopy images representing different views of the MC4 receptor bound to setmelanotide, in complex with proteins activated by the binding

The Hunger Games: Uncovering the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain

15.04.2021

Structural Biology, Brain & Behavior, Nutrition, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A 3D structure reveals how a unique molecular switch in our brain causes us to feel full – and may help develop improved anti-obesity drugs

Evolved to Stop Bacteria, Designed for Stability

Evolved to Stop Bacteria, Designed for Stability

15.03.2021

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

New proteins, created through long-distance collaboration, might lead to the reversal of antibiotic resistance in certain bacteria

Prof. Meir Wilchek

An Affinity for Science

11.03.2021

Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Benefiting Humanity, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

From refugee child to world-renowned scientist, Prof. Meir Wilchek opened doors to new techniques in research and industry around the globe

Making Heads and Tails of Mucus Assembly

Making Heads and Tails of Mucus Assembly

14.12.2020

Structural Biology

Discovering the molecular elegance of a sticky substance we take for granted may lead to better protection against infections and inflammation

Chaperones Do the Two-Step

Chaperones Do the Two-Step

03.12.2020

Structural Biology, Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Understanding how certain proteins work as a team could shed new light on the way cells defend themselves against neurodegenerative disease

Dropping in: How Street-Corner Organelles Come Together

Dropping in: How Street-Corner Organelles Come Together

15.09.2020

Structural Biology

Synthetic cells reveal the secrets of protein affinity in living cells

Folded, but Not Insolvent

Folded, but Not Insolvent

26.08.2020

Structural Biology, Biochemistry

Could protein segments be more “exposed” when they’re folded?

test tubes

RNAs Take a Plunge

24.06.2020

Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology

A shower of hyperpolarized water opens new avenues for the NMR study of biological molecules

The Ultimate Decoy and Antibodies in the Fight Against Coronavirus

The Ultimate Decoy and Antibodies in the Fight Against Coronavirus

26.04.2020

Structural Biology, Life Sciences, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Dr. Ron Diskin of the Weizmann Institute's Structural Biology Department is concentrating his efforts on a two-pronged research...

Prof. Daniella Goldfarb

Switching Spins Helps Scientists Track Protein Movement

10.02.2020

Structural Biology, Biochemistry

A clever exchange of elements enabled researchers to measure a protein’s movements

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