Going for Strong Inhibition

Going for Strong Inhibition

A unique method for identifying bioactive chemical compounds produces a potential new drug molecule 31.01.2019 A new inhibitor (magenta) covalently bound to MKK7 (gray), as validated by X-Ray crystallography Our cells receive more messages than a teenager’s phone and,...
RNA “Specialists” Activate Nerve Regeneration

RNA “Specialists” Activate Nerve Regeneration

Researchers identify a genetic “switch” that is only active when nerves are injured 24.01.2019 Regeneration of neuronal branches, surrounded by glia cells (whose nuclei are marked by blue dots), in a mouse sciatic nerve, seven days (top) and 25 days...
A gift for drug discovery

A gift for drug discovery

Weizmann establishes the Dr. Barry Sherman Institute for Medicinal Chemistry DATE: JANUARY 21, 2019 SOURCE: WEIZMANN HOMEPAGE It is the purview of pharmaceutical companies to develop potential medications, then market and sell them to patients. And in the halls of...