New Study Shows a Role for Cholesterol in Pain Perception
The research shows how excess cholesterol in cell membranes may interfere with pain control.
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Jupiter Scientist Courtney Miller Named BioFlorida’s Entrepreneur of the Year
Florida’s statewide biotechnology industry organization, BioFlorida, awarded its 2022 Weaver H. Gaines Entrepreneur of the Year award to Courtney Miller, Ph.D.
Biochemist studying how cells defend against viruses joins UF Scripps
When a virus infects a cell, it has one goal: hijack the cell’s protein-building systems to make new copies of itself. Biochemist James M. Burke, Ph.D. has joined the molecular medicine department at UF Scripps to advance studies of viral infection and innate immunity.
Molecular Medicine
Scientists in the Department of Molecular Medicine at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute delineate the molecular underpinnings of cellular processes and uncover new paths toward therapeutic development. Drawing from disciplines including chemistry, structural biology, pharmacology and genomics, our scientists are making major contributions in the battle against cancer,…