New platform enables large-scale production of custom proteins
Scientists have been hard at work for more than 20 years to instruct biological systems, such as E.…
Study sheds new light on the physiological roles of protein quality control at the ribosome
Scientists at the Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC) and the CECAD Cluster of Excellence on Aging Research…
Researchers uncover molecular switch controlling nutrient-driven cell growth
Cells carry their own growth switches. When enough nutrients-amino acids in particular-are available, cells flip this switch on…
Olive waste extract may help lower fat and improve muscle markers
Could a byproduct of olive oil production help protect muscle health? Researchers report that a polyphenol-rich olive wastewater…
Neurons Use RNA “Tentacles” to Survive Starvation
Summary: Neurons are high-energy cells that must find ways to survive when nutrients are scarce. New research has…
Algae may help meet future protein demand without straining the planet
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Cells balance protein production and removal through passive adaptation
Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from…
Nascent polypeptide-associated complex regulates early stages of protein formation
To ensure that protein production in our cells runs smoothly, the protein complex NAC slows down the rate…
The role of dietary supplements
New research reveals how everyday supplements like protein, creatine, and vitamin D may help keep muscles strong, but…
Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1
A class of antivirals called Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1),…
New drug Rapalink-1 slows cellular aging, study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London unveiled a new mechanism through which…