Ubiquitin's ability to tag synthetic compounds offers new path to drug discovery

Ubiquitin controls the lifespan and distribution of proteins in the cell, but it can also determine their shape, function, or ...
IFLScience

One Of The Most Bitter Compounds Known To Humans Can Be Found In A Common Mushroom

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics. Scientists have discovered what could be ...
The Conversation

Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered – here’s how we search for others that could change the world

Matthew Addicoat receives funding from EPSRC and the Royal Society. The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we’ve only identified 1% of them.
Science Daily

Driving bacteria to produce potential antibiotic, antiparasitic compounds

Researchers have developed a method to spur the production of new antibiotic or antiparasitic compounds hiding in the genomes of actinobacteria, which are the source of the drugs actinomycin and ...
Astronomy on MSN

Organic molecules in Saturn's rings originated from liquid water, scientists confirm

A new analysis of archival data from the Cassini spacecraft has confirmed that the icy jets shooting from Saturn's moon Enceladus contain organic molecules - the key building blocks of life. This ...