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A new single-protein analysis technique, developed by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University Bochum, provides researchers with an unprecedented ability to study scramblases, proteins with critical roles in biology.

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Ithaca, USA; Bochum, Germany

Who
Anant Menon, Thomas Günther-Pomorski, Sarina Veit, Weill Cornell Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum
What
A new single-protein analysis technique, developed by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University Bochum, provides researchers with an unprecedented ability to study scramblases, proteins with critical roles in biology.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:46:00 GMT · 3h 0m ago
Where
Ithaca, USA; Bochum, Germany ·
Why
This new technique expands the toolkit for cell biologists and biophysicists, and could potentially be useful in devising new strategies against multiple diseases.
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This novel fluorescence imaging-based technique allows for the measurement of individual scramblase protein activity rates, offering detailed insights into their function and potential dysfunctions. These findings could lead to new avenues for therapeutic development against various diseases, providing a more precise understanding of how these vital proteins operate.

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