New scientific theory based on ancient proteins suggests that genes did not arise as we believed and that life could have started elsewhere.

How much protein do you eat daily? At first glance, this question may seem straightforward considering protein's outsized influence on our contemporary lifestyles — from foodies throwing back plates ...

The traditional explanation of the initial genetic code in life seems less established when ancient proteins seem to be ...

New research has found that reducing the intake of a single amino acid, isoleucine, by two-thirds, improved the lifespan, weight, and health of middle-aged mice without requiring a drop in calorie ...