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Boosting CRCT2 in mice counters metabolism-slowing effects of fasting, study finds.

Compound co-opts a natural enzyme to degrade a deadly disease at its source, erasing 70 percent of a toxic protein in mice.

A new chemistry tool offers hope for mitochondiral diseases.

Study suggests the experimental vaccine may engage the immune system much more robustly than other vaccine strategies.

Scripps Research and two other San Diego research institutions each received grants of around $5 million from CIRM to support the training of graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and clinical trainees.

3-year observational results of novel, home-based clinical trial published in PLOS ONE

Patapoutian is being recognized for his groundbreaking research that solved a long-standing mystery of how the body senses touch and other mechanical stimuli.

Looking to nature to discover new ways to install sulfur into complex molecules.

Recognition for scientific advancements benefitting humanity go to four Scripps Research scientists and a student.

Expanding the genetic alphabet: Cells working with an expanded genetic code could make more diverse medicines. Scientists are within striking distance.

Data ecosystem to be built for National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will give researchers a secure way to collaborate on research and medical advances.

Experience-dependent brain plasticity depends on this autism-linked gene.

Scientists use directed evolution to boost ribosomes’ protein production, toward less costly protein therapies.

Influenza A disables infected cells’ waste disposal process, presenting a vulnerability for antiviral drug discovery, a study finds.

The Scripps Research Fellows Program fosters the next generation of scientific thought-leaders. The application period is now open.

Chanda’s collaborations with the team at Calibr have helped reveal existing drugs that may help boost the effectiveness of current treatments for COVID infection.

Wong has been recognized for revolutionary advances in chemistry and biology.

Scientist focused on the origami of proteins recognized for inventing treatment for heart and neurological diseases, with relevance for Alzheimer’s.

Structure-based drug design strategy reveals a new way to target hormone-sensitive breast cancer.

An existing medication is transformed into an RNA-degrader against cancer and Alport syndrome, thanks to use of a molecular multi-tool from Disney lab.

Using the bacteria to ‘remodel’ a patient’s gut microbiota may improve efficacy of checkpoint inhibitors.

Florida chemist among “Talented 12” top chemists celebrated by industry magazine.

Scripps Research Florida is helping lead a 12-institution collaborative pursuing a functional cure for HIV. 

With applications in drug discovery and materials science, a new library of polymers can be generated in in an environmentally safe way.