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Scientists Discover Key Protein Folding Step: A Race Between Folding and Misfolding

Author: Samantha Keller

A breakthrough by researchers at the University of Notre Dame has uncovered a crucial step in the life of a protein that may determine whether it works properly or instead ends up misfolded and non-functional. Their findings reveal a surprising race at the heart of protein folding, and offer new...
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From reaction to resolution: The future of allergy treatment

Author: Office of Brand Content

Twelve-year-old Lauren Eglite was thrilled to attend a Notre Dame football game with her father, Erik, in 2017, even though her acute peanut allergy demands constant vigilance. She was even more excited when the stadium’s brand-new video board aired an NBC Fighting…
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Finding alternatives for fighting viral infection in natural immune response

Author: Anna Salentine

Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus found in more than 70% of the population in the United States. The virus remains dormant in healthy people. But for those with a weakened immune system, CMV can cause severe illness and death. CMV is the primary focus of Pilar Pérez Romero, associate...
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Engineers and cancer researchers develop tunable biomaterials to treat lymphedema

Author: Karla Cruise

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in many health issues, such as heart disease, neurodegenerative conditions, inflammation, metabolic disorders, cancer, and lymphedema. Despite its importance, scientists still lack many details about how the lymphatic system grows and functions, and this prohibits…