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New technique for synthesizing branched molecules could accelerate the development of future medicines
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (242+ words) Scripps Research chemists solve a longstanding problem in the construction of branched molecular frameworks, unlocking a faster path to the complex structures found in drugs and materials. "This work solves a selectivity problem that challenged us for years," says Ryan…...
Study shows new drug compounds dial down inflammation without compromising immunity
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (476+ words) First-in-class molecules block a specific protein interaction in immune cells, offering a potential targeted approach to autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. LA JOLLA, CA'Scripps Research scientists have developed a new class of drug compounds that reduce harmful inflammation…...
Scripps Research scientists awarded nearly $5 million by NIH to investigate cancer growth
4+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) Researchers will investigate how a common dietary nutrient may control a hidden layer of gene regulation in cancer cells. "We think changes in RNA modifications are a big part of how cancer cells reprogram themselves to survive and grow, and…...
A new clue to how the body detects physical force
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (332+ words) Scripps Research scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders. Now, a new study from Scripps Research helps fill that gap. The findings, published in Nature…...