Have you ever accidentally tried to put a right-handed glove on your left hand? Even though the two gloves look identical at first glance, you can’t put the right-handed glove on your left hand.
Author: Corina Maller
Hi, I’m Corina. I earned my PhD in Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry in Germany, where I worked on drug design and cell signaling. Along the way, I discovered I love sharing science as much as doing it. Now I’m excited to turn complex research into stories that are clear, relatable, and fun. You can also find my work at GUTYOU.
How Chemists Design New Molecules (and Make Catalysts Work in Water)
Have you ever looked at a complicated molecule and wondered who comes up with it? In the paper by Rolf Breinbauer and colleagues at the Technical University of Graz, the problem was this: how can we attach small chemical tags to proteins without damaging them?
How Cells Handle Damaged Proteins: Two Hidden Members of the Cleanup Crew
Inside every cell, thousands of proteins are made every second. Sometimes a protein folds incorrectly. It can tangle or stick to other misfolded proteins, forming clumps that block normal cell functions. Cells have a cleanup system made of helper proteins.
Tiny Microbes, Big Impact: Can Gut Bacteria Prevent and Treat Obesity?
Title: Human gut microbial aromatic amino acid and related metabolites prevent obesity through intestinal immune control Authors: Zengliang Jiang, Liuqing He, Diyin Li, Laibao Zhuo, Lingjun Chen, Rui-Qi Shi, Jianhua Luo, Yuhui Feng, Yuhui Liang, Danyang Li, Xiao Congmei, Yuanqing Fu, Yu-ming Chen, Ju-Sheng Zheng, Liang…