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Membrane Biology

Researchers discover previously undetected role of protein in peptide biosynthesis

2022-12-06
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Drs. Kristen Flatt and Yiwu Zheng sit at a computer monitor. They are looking at the monitor, with Dr. Satish Nair standing behind them looking at the screen as well.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered an unexpected reaction within a protein family. Their findings, which were recently published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, could have dramatic implications for the development of future therapeutics.

Prof. Emad Tajkhorshid has been awarded the 2020 Thomas E. Thompson award

2019-09-03
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Emad Tajkhorshid(Biochemistry) has been awarded the 2020 Thomas E. Thompson award for his seminal contributions to advancing our understanding of membrane structure and function.
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