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Scripps Research chemists solve a longstanding problem in the construction of branched molecular frameworks, unlocking a faster path to the complex structures found in drugs and materials.

The doctoral program also placed #7 in Chemistry in the publication’s latest issue ranking top science graduate schools.

Discovery reshapes understanding of how tumor cells repair broken DNA, pointing toward more precise cancer therapies.

First-in-class molecules block a specific protein interaction in immune cells, offering a potential targeted approach to autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers will investigate how a common dietary nutrient may control a hidden layer of gene regulation in cancer cells.

New findings from Scripps Research show that changes in protein shape—rather than quantity of proteins—offer a potential new way to detect and track Alzheimer’s disease.

Scripps Research scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders.

Scripps Research scientists reengineer critical proteins on the surface of HCV, paving the way for a new vaccine design.

Kiani brings decades of experience in patient safety and public service.

Scripps Research scientists and colleagues show how drugs that eliminate certain disease-driving proteins can be discovered systematically rather than by chance.

Scripps Research scientists discover that some membrane-less compartments are built from tiny filaments—a finding that could shape drug development.

Scripps Research and UC San Diego scientists used a novel method to show that some memory neurons produce proteins at higher rates than others.

Partnering to speed up the discovery of new malaria drugs that target parasite cytoskeletal pathways, with a focus on global access and affordability.

Irvine is recognized for his work in empowering the immune system to fight disease, which includes enhancing vaccines against HIV and cancer. 

Modified molecule shows diminished respiratory depression—the leading cause of opioid overdose deaths—while retaining full pain-blocking capability.

Scripps Research scientists designed a DNA scaffold that carries HIV vaccine proteins into the body and sharpens the immune response against the virus.

Measuring membrane thickness was previously only possible in artificial membranes—now scientists can do it inside intact cells, providing crucial context for understanding how cells work.

How consumers’ digital activity trackers could enable personalized health screening and early intervention for cardiovascular health and beyond.

Experiments show how dependence on alcohol rewires the brain's "go" and "stop drinking" signaling systems, with implications for preventing relapse.

Scripps Research scientists developed a technique that maps drug binding in individual cells throughout the body, potentially explaining side effects and guiding safer drug development.

“Tiny biological batteries” can change the cell membrane’s electrical properties—a discovery that has big implications for health, as many essential cellular processes hinge upon precise electrical activity.

Scripps Research scientists identify the protein that helps kidney cells regulate renin, providing foundational insight into how kidneys function.

Scripps Research scientists turn nanoparticles into virus “showcases” to help the immune system recognize deadly threats.

Scripps Research scientists find that certain gut bacteria are essential for building immune defenses during infancy, pointing to new strategies for protecting children’s health.