When people think of glutamate, the first thing they remember is the flavour enhancer that is often used in Asian cuisine. Glutamate is also an important messenger substance in the nervous system of humans. There it plays a role in learning processes and memory. Some Alzheimer drugs, for example, slow down the progression of the...
By Diane Samson Tech Times Researchers from Europe have discovered a vulnerability in a certain class of virus that can pave the way for the development of new antiviral treatment. A team from the University of Leuven, the University of Leuven, and the Birla Institute of Technology discussed in a new study a compound that can prevent...
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have identified an enzyme that controls how much our cells secrete collagen. As collagen imbalance is linked to a range of human diseases, the study provides clues to new therapeutic strategies. Moreover, the findings could facilitate efficient production of collagen for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. IMAGE: ELECTRON...
