Biochemistry is a branch of science that explores the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. Combining principles from biology and chemistry, biochemistry seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the structure, function, and regulation of biological molecules. From the intricate dance of enzymes and metabolic pathways to the decoding of genetic information … Read more
Based on blood tests, it is possible to detect rare genetic diseases, recognize cancer, or determine the inflammation level in the body. Moreover, due to the rapid development of medical diagnostics based on biofluid analysis, many efforts are being made worldwide to adapt medical approaches, making personalized medicine the paradigm of future health care. Moving … Read more
Chemists from RUDN University, in collaboration with Chinese researchers, employed a combination of machine learning and molecular modeling to uncover potential drugs that can inhibit the enzyme responsible for uncontrolled cell division. Their findings were published in Biomedicines. The enzyme in question, Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK 2), plays a significant role in regulating cell division, … Read more
Researchers led by the University of Birmingham has made a fascinating discovery regarding hazardous chemicals commonly found in aerosols, which are often generated during everyday activities like cooking and cleaning. Their study, published in Accounts of Chemical Research, sheds light on how these chemicals can be enclosed within intricate 3D structures created by surfactants, a … Read more