November 20, 2024

The D'20 peptide inhibits the cancer-causing enzyme MMP7. The image was prepared using DALEE and is not a scientific image

A new stable and selective inhibitor of a cancer-causing enzyme has been revealed in a new study

Researchers from the Hebrew University, the Weizmann Institute and the University of Tokyo have developed an innovative peptide that suppresses the activity of the MMP7 enzyme associated with cancer progression, with the potential for targeted therapies in aggressive cancers.
The desert locust (Schistocerca Gregaria). Illustration: depositphotos.com

The 'good enough' principle in nature: how evolution saved resources in the digging paws of the female locust

The female locust can dig 4-3 holes to lay eggs and then her organs that are intended for this wear out