First identified biomarker for PTSD could hold the key to treating the disorder
A functional cure would be a life-changer for millions across the world.
Tag: protein
Rare genetic mutations and the fruit fly explain how Zika causes microcephaly
Researchers found that the Zika virus interrupts the growth of the brain by taking control of a pathway that regulates ...
Researchers finally figure out the protein that senses cold temperatures
Nobody likes feeling cold.
Eat more plant protein for a longer and healthier life, new study concludes
In recent times, the human diet has changed substantially. We have access to an unprecedented variety of foods, yet meat ...
Discovery of new “don’t eat me protein” points the way to effective cancer therapy
Take away the proteins, and our immune systems decimate cancers.
The age of the designer protein is upon us — and the prospects are thrilling
This could be a game changer.
Lab-grown meat market could be worth $85 billion by 2030
Fake meat is not just a fad.
Scientists explore the origin of metabolism to reveal secrets of primordial life
To become successful, life had to find a way to turn food from the environment into energy.
New study reveals secret language of cell communication
Scientists eavesdrop on cell conversations.
Dinosaur fossils are rich in microbes — and this might mean we won’t ever find dino proteins
There goes Jurassic Park!
Researchers make chicken cells resist bird flu by snipping out a tiny bit of their DNA
There's still a long way to go before we have a full chicken, though.
Eating a lot of animal protein probably means you’ll have a shorter life
Red meat is particularly bad for our health, research suggests.
Bacteria coaxed into making high-performance proteins for space missions
The National Aeronautics and Spider Silk Administration is very excited about this study.
New study wants to tackle depression, obesity, chronic pain by blocking a single protein
Sounds a bit too good to be true, I gotta admit!
Bedtime protein shakes might lead to more muscle gain than daytime protein without adding fat or harming sleep
Bedtime protein shakes seem to be leading to better gains than daytime intake.
Exercise, fasting boosts cellular cleanup of defective proteins
Defective and toxic proteins in cells are cleared more easily with a healthy lifestyle.
New structure that keeps cells bound together discovered in human cells
We're nowhere near close to 'discovering everything' yet.
We finally found the protein that turns sound and balance into electrical signals
The paper puts a long-standing debate to rest.
Blood for universal transfusions might be sourced from gut bacteria
Well, not literally -- but they'll help!
Prions — the Revenge of the Cows
Proteins that cause illness are still baffling scientists.
