Fat, Body Weight Regulated by Newly Discovered Hormone
A protein, identified in mice and humans, reduced body weight in mice by 30 percent after two weeks of treatment, report scientists in the July 28 Science. The findings have important implications for...
View ArticleBrian T. Chait Named Dreyfus Professor, Albert J. Libchaber Appointed Bronk...
The Rockefeller University has appointed three faculty members to named professorships: mass spectrometrist Brian T. Chait, D. Phil., is the new Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor, physicist Albert J....
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Researchers develop a device that mimics one of nature’s key transport machines
A cell’s nuclear pore complex controls transport of materials from one side to the other. Now, by trying to recreate the structure, scientists have gained a broader understanding of how it works. More »
View ArticleNew sequencing technique to prod benefits from killer venom
Any given venom can contain hundreds of toxins with different functions, but teasing them out of a venom sample is no mean feat. Researchers at Rockefeller University have developed a method of protein...
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New molecule identified in DNA damage response
Evolution places the highest premium on reproduction, natural selection’s only standard for biological success. In the case of replicating cells, life spares no expense to ensure that the offspring is...
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Bacterial protein mimics its host to disable a key enzyme
Bacteria use all sorts of cunning to trick hosts into doing their bidding. One con in their bag of tricks: the molecular mimic. In this ruse, bacteria or their agents look for all purposes like some...
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Scientists identify broad and potent HIV antibodies that mimic CD4 binding
A new approach gives researchers the ability to isolate single antibodies as well as investigate entire families of highly active antibodies against HIV. More »
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