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[ad_1] Caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome agent coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has reached over 191 countries and infected more than 63.98 million people. Scientists around the world are racing to better understand the virus, how it is transmitted and how it affects the …

[ad_1] For their growth, cells need various nutrients and vitamins. So-called solute carriers (SLCs), proteins capable of transporting these substances across the boundaries of cell membranes, play a central role in metabolism. Scientists from Giulio Superti-Furga’s research group at the CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy …

[ad_1] Inside each cell, thousands of different proteins from the mechanism that keeps all living things – from humans and plants to microscopic bacteria – alive and well. Almost all diseases, including cancer, dementia, and even infectious diseases such as COVID-19, are related to how these proteins work. Because the …

[ad_1] A long-standing and incredibly complex scientific problem regarding the structure and behavior of proteins has been effectively solved by a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, the scientists report. DeepMind, the UK-based artificial intelligence company, has been thrilling us for years with its parade of ever-changing neural networks that continually …

[ad_1] An artificial intelligence program has solved a scientific problem in an “extraordinary advance” in the understanding of life, reports The Guardian. After gaining notoriety for its superhuman performance in game simulations, artificial intelligence group DeepMind has solved a scientific problem that eluded researchers for more than 50 years. AlphaFold, …

[ad_1] Researchers studied the effect of several SARS-CoV-2 mutations on its binding to the human angiotensin 2 converting enzyme using molecular dynamics simulations. They found that the N439K mutant binds more strongly than the original Wuhan strain, which could have implications for therapies such as monoclonal antibodies. The 2019 coronavirus …

[ad_1] The CARD8 protein regulates several inflammatory proteins in people with atherosclerosis. This is demonstrated in a new study by the örebro researchers published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports. We showed completely new functions associated with CARD8. These may be important in the future treatment of atherosclerosis and other …

[ad_1] A shorter genome comprising only part of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome competes with the normal virus for growth and can potentially prevent viral replication. The devastating impact of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to significant efforts to …

[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 25, 2020 Carbon is one of the main building blocks of life on Earth. It is abundant in the atmosphere of our planet, where it is found in the form of carbon dioxide. Carbon makes its way into the bodies of earthlings primarily through …

[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 25, 2020 With new insights into how the CRISPR genetic tool – which allows direct editing of our genes – has evolved and adapted, we are now one step closer to understanding the basics of the constant struggle for survival that takes place in …