Biochemistry is the study of the chemicals and chemistry of living organisms. Biochemists study biomolecules (such as proteins, RNA, DNA, sugars, and lipids), their applications and interactions in ...

Proteins and peptides form the cornerstone of cellular function, serving not only as essential catalysts and structural components but also as mediators of signalling and regulation in health and ...

How did life originate? Ancient proteins may hold important clues. Every organism on Earth is made up of proteins. Although all organisms—even single-celled ones—have complex protein structures now, ...

Researchers have developed a novel application of histological staining to screen for ancient proteins in situ—within the ...

An international team of researchers has uncovered a promising new avenue for treating colorectal cancer, the world's third ...

Efforts to unlock the mysteries of proteins, building blocks of life, have earned three scientists the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry. The prize goes to David Baker “for computational protein design,” ...

An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic fatty liver disease from progressing towards more serious conditions, ...

Titin, the largest known protein in the human body, spans half of the sarcomere and plays essential roles in muscle elasticity, active and passive force regulation, and mechanosensing, thereby ...

Matthew D. Shoulders, a leading expert in protein folding and engineering, has been appointed head of MIT’s Department of ...

Study reveals a ubiquitin precursor enhances cellular stress resistance and promotes longevity, offering new insights into ...