Proteins are among the most studied molecules in biology, yet new research from the University of Göttingen shows they can ...

A team of researchers studied the properties of membranes to understand how these cellular structures influenced the chemistry of life on Earth as it began.

How life arose remains a looming question in science that researchers are seeking to answer by studying the features shared among life today ...

BLONZ: Are arginine and L-arginine the same thing? What does the "L" stand for? Thank you.-- V.E., Dover, Delaware.

Discover how soaking nuts neutralizes enzyme inhibitors, increases nutrient availability, and enhances digestibility, unlocking powerful health benefits hidden ...

Purdue University scientists have discovered a key mechanism that regulates how plants develop chloroplasts, essential ...

Researchers developed trehalose-functionalized peptide amphiphiles (TPAs) that self-assemble into supramolecular ...

A study has found that an ancient protein motif that binds to nucleic acids is functionally "ambidextrous." This means that ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new approach that directly combats the progression of ...

What you need to know about this essential macronutrient and how it works. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD ...

Researchers have developed a new workflow for designing enzymes from scratch, paving the way toward more efficient, powerful and environmentally benign chemistry. The new method allows designers to ...