Structural Biology

Seeing the Light

Seeing the Light

01.10.1999

Structural Biology

A light-absorbing protein in the retina changes shape faster than the blink of an eye

From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Drug

From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Drug

01.05.1997

Structural Biology

X-ray crystallography reveals how a moss used in Chinese medicine inhibits an enzyme implicated in Alzheimer's disease

Science Without Frontiers: Down to the Bare Bone

Science Without Frontiers: Down to the Bare Bone

01.05.1997

Structural Biology

Experts on biological and composite materials work together to develop a model of bone structure

Alive In The Dead Sea

Alive In The Dead Sea

01.06.1996

Structural Biology

Survival is difficult anywhere, so why set up house in the Dead Sea, of all places? Although the chances of staying alive in the world's saltiest...

Sea Urchins May Inspire Development of Stronger Materials

Sea Urchins May Inspire Development of Stronger Materials

01.10.1992

Structural Biology

Tough yet light-weight -- Institute scientists reveal the secrets of sea urchin spines

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A portion of the mouse hypothalamus reveals that the protein made by the Otp gene (green) is expressed in all the neurons (red) that drive hunger – and the combined color is therefore yellow. It was known that in the developing brain, Otp is needed for the generation of these neurons. The study found that during adulthood, Otp is crucial for causing these neurons to express AgRP, a major hunger-promoting substance

From Brain Wiring to Stress and Metabolism: One Gene Has a Finger on the Switch

The DNA Repair Crew Has Favorites

Viagra May Reduce Cancer Metastasis, Study Shows

Immune Therapy for Alzheimer's Takes a Step Forward

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Viagra May Reduce Cancer Metastasis, Study Shows

Immune Therapy for Alzheimer's Takes a Step Forward

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