Milk and wheat proteins identified as potent defenses against cholera
A glass of milk and a slice of bread do not look like medicine. But a new study…
Evolutionary causes and consequences of gene duplication
Kuzmin, E., Taylor, J. S. & Boone, C. Retention of duplicated genes in evolution. Trends Genet. 38, 59–72…
The foods your body needs after 40, according to a dietitian
We all know the importance of eating a balanced diet for our health. But should what we eat…
The foods your body needs after 40 – and why they matter
We all know the importance of eating a balanced diet for our health. But should what we eat…
The evolution of vertebrates sheds light on disease prevention
A harlequin poison dart frog (Oophaga sylvatica) is pictured at the Tesoros de Colombia (Treasures of Colombia) sustainable…
Lentils Or Chickpeas: Which Packs A Higher Protein Punch?
burlap sacks full of chickpeas, lentils, and other legumes – Mediterranean/Getty Images In today’s shifting economy, millions of…
A single protein decides when human cells grow old, study finds
Cells are not immortal, and that is a good thing. After a certain number of divisions, many human…
Epigenetic Mechanisms Explain Inheritance of Longevity Markers in C. Elegans
New research in C. elegans from scientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) helps explain how changes in…
AI Model Finds Gene Targets and Drug Combos to Reprogram Diseased Cells
Credit: FlashMovie/Getty Images Traditional drug discovery has often followed the “one drug, one target” paradigm—developing compounds against individual…
Next Generation Technologies To Unlock Nature’s Enzyme Superpowers
The three dimensional shape of proteins is determined by it’s sequence of amino acids Image provided by bitBiome…
Locally produced proteins help mitochondria function | MIT News
Our cells produce a variety of proteins, each with a specific role that, in many cases, means that…