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Dissociation of the four-part TTR protein. The energy landscape shows stable states toward the bottom and unstable transition states toward the top. In the canonical pathway (red), the tetramer (T) dissociates via a native-like, compact transition state (‡1) into transient dimer intermediates (D) before full dissociation into monomers (M). In the newly discovered alternative pathway (blue), the tetramer dissociates through a more expanded transition state (‡2) directly into monomers. Credit: Jan-Hannes Schäfer, Scripps Research
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    Newly identified cell type could be the key to restoring damaged salivary glands

    Scripps Research scientists make fundamental advance in understanding salivary gland.

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    Skaggs Graduate School at Scripps Research earns another top ten ranking

    World-renowned program is ranked highly for chemistry and biological sciences.

  • Chi-Huey Wong selected for 2022 Chemical Pioneer Award
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    Chi-Huey Wong selected for 2022 Chemical Pioneer Award

    Wong is recognized for his outstanding contributions that have had significant impact in the chemical sciences in both academia and industry.

  • New method for making tissue transparent could speed the study of many diseases
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    New method for making tissue transparent could speed the study of many diseases

    Scripps Research technique makes it easier to analyze body-wide biological processes and diseases such as COVID-19 infection.

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    Jennifer Rubio, co-founder and CEO of Away, joins the Board of Directors at Scripps Research

    Slack co-founder and CEO Stewart Butterfield to serve as an observer to the Board of Directors. 

  • Scripps Research scientists hunt for neurons responsible for alcohol withdrawal
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    Scripps Research scientists hunt for neurons responsible for alcohol withdrawal

    Suspected amygdala neurons may not be to blame after all, new mouse study shows.

  • Scripps Research chemists find a quick way to synthesize novel neuroactive compounds found in rainforest tree
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    Scripps Research chemists find a quick way to synthesize novel neuroactive compounds found in rainforest tree

    Bark of Galbulimima belgraveana contains compounds that could be the basis for new psychiatric and neurological drugs.

  • AbbVie and Scripps Research announce collaboration to develop antiviral treatments for COVID-19
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    AbbVie and Scripps Research announce collaboration to develop antiviral treatments for COVID-19

    Global collaboration seeks to develop potential novel, direct-acting antiviral treatments for COVID-19.

  • Scripps Research develops a smartphone app to calculate genetic risk for heart attack
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    Scripps Research develops a smartphone app to calculate genetic risk for heart attack

    Study showed that at-risk users who downloaded the app increased life-saving statin use.

  • Unexpected findings detailed in new portrait of HIV
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    Unexpected findings detailed in new portrait of HIV

    Using powerful tools and techniques developed in the field of structural biology, researchers have discovered new details about HIV.

  • Scripps Research discovery points to possible driver of Parkinson’s disease
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    Scripps Research discovery points to possible driver of Parkinson’s disease

    Study shows how blocking cellular housekeeping system leads to buildup and spread of abnormal protein aggregates in the brain.

  • Scientists reveal how Venus flytraps snap shut
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    Scientists reveal how Venus flytraps snap shut

    Scientists at Scripps Research have revealed the three-dimensional structure of Flycatcher1, an aptly named protein channel that may enable Venus flytrap plants to snap shut in response to prey.

  • Scripps Research discovery could enable broad coronavirus vaccine
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    Scripps Research discovery could enable broad coronavirus vaccine

    Scientists identified vulnerable site on multiple coronaviruses that could be targeted to prevent future pandemics.

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  • Scripps Research Professor Benjamin Cravatt awarded 2022 Wolf Prize in Chemistry
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    Scripps Research Professor Benjamin Cravatt awarded 2022 Wolf Prize in Chemistry

    Cravatt awarded prestigious prize for breakthroughs in understanding the role of proteins in biological processes and diseases.

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    New role for cyanide in early Earth and search for extraterrestrial life

    Scripps Research chemists discovered how cyanide could have enabled chemical reactions that metabolize carbon dioxide without the complex proteins used by living organisms today.

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    Compound in the herb rosemary may be useful against COVID-19 and other inflammatory diseases

    Scientists find evidence that carnosic acid can block SARS-CoV-2 infection and reduce inflammation

  • Scripps Research scientists unveil promising new approach to diabetes prevention
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    Scripps Research scientists unveil promising new approach to diabetes prevention

    Experimental compound protects obese mice from diabetes-like metabolic changes.

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    Scripps Research discovers new type of cellular communication in the brain

    The finding can reveal how protein transport goes awry in conditions including Alzheimer’s and autism.

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    New electron microscopy technique could shortcut the development of vaccines and monoclonal antibody therapies

    The new method by scientists at Scripps Research identifies specific antibodies in immune responses to vaccination or infection in fraction of time needed for traditional approach.

  • Scripps Research sees strong growth in technology licensing revenues and philanthropic donations
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    Scripps Research sees strong growth in technology licensing revenues and philanthropic donations

    Financial support will fuel fundamental scientific breakthroughs and development of new medicines.

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    No more annual flu shot? Scripps Research and collaborators find new target for universal influenza vaccine

    A new antibody discovered in the blood of some people vaccinated against or infected with influenza can recognize a broad variety of flu viruses.

  • Scripps Research discovery illuminates how brain cells die in prion diseases
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    Scripps Research discovery illuminates how brain cells die in prion diseases

    Researchers show how toxic aggregates are formed inside brain cells, and how to block the cell-killing process—which may also be at work in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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    Clinical trial starts for prospective ALS treatment

    Experimental drug 3K3A-APC has shown broad brain-protecting effects in animal studies.

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    Calibr Announces Preliminary Clinical Data from First-in-Human Clinical Trial of Switchable CAR-T Cells

    Two of the first three patients in the lowest dose cohort experienced a complete response to therapy.

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