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Coronavirus and Complement Activation
May 21st 2020
In the last couple of decades, there have been three major epidemics where animal viruses have infected humans. The most recent outbreak is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a.k.a. 2019-nCoV, which can …
The Revival of Peptide Therapeutics
Apr 23rd 2020
All life on Earth is driven by a cascade of complex
and coordinated chemical interactions involving a plethora of proteins at the
molecular level. Specific protein-protein interactions (PPIs) lays t …
National Kidney Month | Kidney Disease Biomarkers
Mar 24th 2020
March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney disease across the country. This year the NIH/NIDDK will focus on the link between high blood pressure and kidney disea …
The Era of CRISPR/Cas Technology
Mar 18th 2020
The discovery of CRISPR/Cas9 system has revolutionized the landscape of
molecular genetics. CRISPR/Cas9 is a cutting edge gene editing technology that
can make precise cuts in the DNA, in a prog …
How Far We Have Advanced in the Chemotherapy World
Feb 26th 2020
Cancer treatment is the single most challenging endeavor for
scientists in the biomedical field. With the current non-selective chemotherapy
approaches, the patient is at a high risk of serious post …
