Receptor proteins, expressed on the cell surface or within the cell, bind to different signaling molecules, known as ligands, ...

Genes are the building blocks of life, and the genetic code provides the instructions for the complex processes that make ...

The protein homeostasis (proteostasis) network (Balch et al, 2008), consisting of a collection of molecular chaperones, ...

Proteins can be driven by mutations to self-assemble into agglomerates (composed of folded proteins) or aggregates ...

In the fast-evolving field of medical science, a new artificial intelligence model may be about to change the way mRNA-based ...

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The molecule Wnt, which plays a role in cell communication during human development, evolved from a superfamily with a shared lipid-modifying mechanism originally involved in bacterial defence and ...

It feels impossible to scroll through social media feeds without running into an influencer scolding you to eat more protein. These same influencers offer tips on how to eat more of the macronutrient ...

Eating enough protein is crucial to maintain and grow strong muscles, speed up recovery after exercise, and support many bodily functions. Protein is an essential macronutrient along with ...

Scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) may have discovered a cause of aging in the brain. The culprit is a protein called ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1), described as an ...