Scientists view 'protein origami' to help understand, prevent certain diseases

Friday, June 28, 2013 - 11:30 in Biology & Nature

Scientists using sophisticated imaging techniques have observed a molecular protein folding process that may help medical researchers understand and treat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Lou Gehrig's and cancer. The study verifies a process that scientists knew existed but with a mechanism they had never been able to observe, according to researchers.

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