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DNA acts as a chaperone to prevent protein clumping
short by / on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Researchers from IISER Bhopal have discovered that G-quadruplex DNA structures act as molecular bodyguards. Using NMR & AI, they identified specific structural loops that help proteins fold correctly. This prevents the formation of toxic aggregates linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, potentially leading to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by mimicking these natural DNA chaperones.
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