Tugs and Pulls: How a Molecular Motor Untangles Protein
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September 30, 2015
E. coli ClpB is a bacterial enzyme that untangles proteins. Such tangles are hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. A study led by UAB's Aaron Lucius, Ph.D., offers new insight on this amazing molecular machine, and could eventually point toward new treatment approaches.
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Free recitals, guest artists and more announced by the UAB Department of Music for springChoose from student and faculty recitals, the UAB Piano Series, the annual PRISM concert showcase, ensemble performances, Gospel Choir, Opera, and much more. -
Pokeweed can harvest rare earth elements out of polluted soil. These scientists aim to build the perfect strain.An innovative project funded by the Department of Energy is digging into the possibilities of phytomining to boost American production of elements that are crucial to modern technology. Greer Dolby, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Biology who specializes in evolutionary genomics, is part of the research team. -
New, original play by Theatre UAB grad to have world-premiere performance Feb. 25-March 1The UAB Department of Theatre is committed to supporting new voices in theater and moving new works forward. The latest is “Don’t Ask” from 2018 graduate Hayley Procacci.