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One of the key steps in developing new drugs is determining the atomic structure of its biologically active substances. A research group has now modified a method that had previously been used exclusively for the crystallization of proteins, and successfully applied it to organic salts.

Michigan State University scientists are testing a promising drug that may stop a gene associated with obesity from triggering breast and lung cancer, as well as prevent these cancers from growing.

New regulatory measures around sodium valproate, 'a landmark moment for all women who have ever been prescribed the epilepsy drug.'

Scientists show how immune cells that shield arteries from inflammation are reprogrammed into cells that promote inflammation by high levels of fats and cholesterol.

Researchers introduce an optimized and integrated approach combining affinity purification mass spectrometry and BioID in a single workflow for interaction proteomics. As they describe it, it proves almost as versatile as the Swiss Army Knife.

A preclinical study in rats has shown that there might be value in using cannabidiol to reduce the risk of relapse among recovering drug and alcohol addicts.

At its most basic level, DNA is a biological data code. Engineers have programmed this code to form circuits that can control cell proteins, a great example of the advances in the field of DNA computing.

Construction has commenced on a new $8 million Centre for Industrial Flow Chemistry at the CSIRO’s Normanby Rd Clayton site. The purpose-built, 410m2 state-of-the-art facility will provide local manufacturers access to CSIRO’s flow chemistry technology.

A research team has characterized a Staphylococcus aureus gene involved in virulence, biofilm formation and resistance to certain antibiotics. These results open up new avenues for understanding the control of S. aureus virulence mechanisms.

MIT professor, Yuriy Roman, devises new ways to generate useful chemicals and fuels from renewable resources.