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Purdue researchers test previously approved FDA drugs to treat Lowe syndrome
2024-02-28
Purdue University researchers have developed a patented therapeutic strategy for Lowe syndrome, an incurable and rare genetic disorder, by repurposing two drugs previously approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for other conditions.
Advancements in Protein Structure Modeling through Cryogenic Electron Microscopy
2024-02-27
In the realm of structural biology, the ability to model protein structures accurately is paramount for understanding biological processes at the molecular level. Recent advancements in cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) have revolutionized protein structure determination, yet challenges persist in accurately tracing protein main chains from electron density maps.
Peace, Love, and Parasites: The Enduring Legacy of Dennis Minchella
2024-02-22
Dennis Minchella's journey at Purdue University began with a Greyhound bus ride from Rochester, New York, armed with little more than a suitcase and a vision.
Announcing the 2023 Journal of Experimental Biology Outstanding Paper Prize shortlist and winner
2024-02-08
Over the past 12 months, Journal of Experimental Biology has celebrated a century at the forefront of comparative physiology, neuroethology and biomechanics, reflecting on the past, while also looking to the future, and early-career researchers have been at the heart of our festivities.
Bridging Teaching, Mentorship, and Research
2024-01-30
In the fall of 2019, amid the onset of a global pandemic, Andrew Mularo arrived at Purdue University's Biological Sciences Department, propelled by a journey that began at The Ohio State University. His undergraduate tenure in Ecology & Evolution, with a minor in entomology, laid the foundation for a scholarly odyssey defined by a deep-rooted curiosity about natural populations and their adaptive responses to environmental challenges.