Clark’s research will examine how changes in gene expression impact insulin secretion.
Research
Hoskins Investigates Mutations in Protein Linked to Blood Disorders
Hoskins will work in collaboration with a Stanford professor using new technology to catalog the biochemical function of thousands of mutations.
New Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Human Cells, Mice
A new antifungal molecule has the potential to harness Amphotericin B’s power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Decoding properties hidden within a protein’s 3D structure can be tricky. Scientists in the Sussman Lab identified a molecule that could unlock secrets held within proteins’ folds.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Diversity is the key to survival for beneficial bacteria living in your gut. Now, scientists have new tools to explore this diversity.
Study Reveals Peculiar Movements of Cholesterol in Cellular Membranes
Much remains unknown about cholesterol. New research reveals how these lipid molecules move in cell membranes, which could have broad implications for future studies.
Cryo-EM Studies Reveal the ‘High-wire Act’ of Bacterial Replication
Researchers used Cryo-EM to precisely detail how bacterial proteins act like emergency first responders, repairing broken DNA on the fly.
When Antibiotics Deplete Our Gut Microbiome, a Human Gut Pathogen Takes Advantage
A deleterious bacterial infection can take hold when the diverse community of bacteria in the gut microbiome are killed with antibiotics.
Simcox Named HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar
With funding from a new HHMI program, biochemistry professor Judith Simcox works toward more inclusive lines of scientific inquiry.
Hoskins, Hull Labs Receive Badger Challenge Award
The Hoskins and Hull Labs will be joining forces in the fight against life-threatening fungal infections common among leukemia and lymphoma patients thanks to funding from the Badger Challenge Award.