Medical biochemistry traditionally centres on the molecular constituents of life – from nucleic acids and proteins to lipids and carbohydrates – underpinning our understanding of cellular processes in ...

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered how mammalian cells prevent the gradual buildup of harmful mutations ...

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A day-long retreat held every fall for SLU’s core graduate program in biomedical science. It provides an opportunity for experienced graduate students to share their research with incoming students, ...

A Swedish biochemist, he shared the 1982 prize for breakthrough discoveries that led to drugs that treat inflammation, glaucoma and allergies. By Delthia Ricks Dr. Bengt Samuelsson, a biochemist who ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice. The robot's weapon is hidden in a nanostructure and is exposed only in the tumor ...

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Researchers have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice. The robot's weapon is hidden in a nanostructure and is exposed only in the tumour microenvironment, sparing healthy cells.