Scientists uncover why some proteins survive dehydration, unlocking new possibilities for medicine, food storage, and biotech ...

Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death ...

In 2009, Jonathan Weissman was hunting for a new way to spy on what happens inside a cell. In particular, the molecular cell biologist wanted to know what proteins are produced at any given moment. So ...

The average human cell contains roughly 10,000 different proteins. Existing as several to millions of copies in each cell, proteins mediate all manner of tasks, including chemical transformations, ...

How does skin hold you in? How do heart cells beat together? Researchers at the University of California, Davis, Department ...

Thought too hard to do, a new platform evolved proteins in mammalian cells, which could help researchers design drugs that work better in humans. “There are many, many examples, both published and ...

As our hair goes gray and our muscles weaken with age, our immune system also changes. In particular, the stem cells that ...

Ever hear your stomach grumbling even though you just ate? Your meal or snack might not have been as balanced as you think. Combining complex carbohydrates with protein and fat is the best recipe for ...