In a demonstration that could help pave the way for gene therapies with fewer side effects, several human cell types have ...

This mutation allowed the protein to function despite changes in acidity that are produced during heart attacks. The modified mice maintained better calcium balance and heart function and showed ...

A Nature study identifies a previously unknown protein modification, O-2-hydroxyglutarylation, driven by the oncometabolite ...

A newly identified requirement of a modified human protein in ebolavirus (EBOV) replication, may unlock the door for new approaches to treating Ebola. EBOV is one of the most lethal human pathogens ...

Closing wounds in soft elastic organs such as the lungs and heart is tricky. Today’s surgical glues don’t stick strongly to wet tissue, lack the necessary elasticity, and are unable to stanch bleeding ...