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Recent work in The EMBO Journal describes a new hybrid post-translational modification of proteins, composed of a poly-ubiquitin chain that is attached to a target protein via a mono-ADP-ribose (MAR) ...

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In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, researchers are embarking on a venture to find ...

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The second act of a popular reprogramming factor could maximize the potential of iPSCs in research and regenerative medicine.

The loss of muscle mass and strength poses an increasingly significant challenge for an aging society. Prof. Kristina ...