Many people still don’t understand how protein works, why it matters or the best ways to get enough of it in their diet. Here ...

When two defective gene variants combine, normal protein function can sometimes be restored.

The paradigm in nutritional science is shifting from studying isolated nutrients to understanding the complex food matrix.

Enzymes with specific functions are becoming increasingly important in industry, medicine and environmental protection. For example, they make it possible to synthesize chemicals in a more ...

Tofu is a popular source of plant-based protein. But certain nuts, seeds, and other meat alternatives have greater amounts.

No gene acts alone: interacting variants and protein partnerships can worsen, mask or even rescue disease risk, demanding ...

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a way to target RNA that could lead to new treatment options for ...

The kidney's proximal tubule reabsorbs water, glucose, ions and other small molecules from the urine and thus maintains the ...

Eye drop nanoparticles that shrink over time overcome the eye's natural defenses, delivering protein drugs to the retina and ...

A research team reports that advances in protein design—especially when combined with artificial intelligence—are rapidly ...