New Article on Exploring the Structure–Activity Relationships and Molecular Mechanisms of Black Soldier Fly-Derived Antimicrobial Peptides with AI Insights

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New research shows why phototrophy — using light for energy — has only evolved twice in life’s history: Phototrophy might be “easy” to evolve in principle, but ecological incumbency makes it rare in practice.

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In this new study #LongCOVID severity is linked to autoantibodies attacking the brainstem and mitochondria.

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In this article by Timothy Sampson, microbial amyloids are linked to neurodegenerative disease, exploring how they interact with host amyloids and may contribute to pathology.

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New study by Francisco J. Enguita et al. reveals cross-kingdom enzymatic strategies for deoxynivalenol (DON) detoxification. 🌾🔬

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New study by Caio Sena & coauthors reveals tamarind seed trypsin inhibitor can also inhibit α-amylase, a key enzyme in carb digestion

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Noelia Moaresand co-authors present the CARtein system, a modular CAR platform using intein-mediated splicing to enable dual targeting of BCMA and SLAMF7 in multiple myeloma

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Using a computational approach, Caio Sena and co-authors combined molecular dynamics and DFT to investigate how different antagonists interact with the orexin receptor OXR1.

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New tools are unveiling the complex folds and functions of RNA, once seen as merely a messenger between DNA and proteins.

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Machine learning is transforming how we predict de novo protein–protein interactions (PPIs) — interactions never before seen in nature.

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A recent study has identified five novel capsaicinoids from 40 chili pepper varieties, deepening our understanding of how these compounds interact with the TRPV1 receptor.

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Arkajit De and team used AlphaFold2 to model a key Marburg virus protein and identified four potential inhibitors. Lab tests are needed to confirm their effectiveness.

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Synthetic catalysts like nanozymes & artificial enzymes are revolutionizing medicine. But are they safe? A new review urges adoption of Safe & Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) to guide their future in therapy.

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In this review Enguita and coauthor analyze key RNA structural motifs, experimental & computational methods, and the need for deeper studies to uncover RNA structure-function relationships

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