The human genome comprises both canonical protein-coding genes and a vast number of non-canonical coding regions, yet the translation products of the latter remain largely underexplored. Now, the ...

A new LMU study shows how proteins function reliably even without a stable 3D structure—and the crucial importance not only of short sequence motifs, but also of chemical characteristics. Many ...

These easy swaps enhance the protein content of your dishes and help them feel more filling.

"Protein is good for the body.""If you want to build muscle, you should consume a lot.""Should I be drinking protein ...

In the ERC project HelixMold, a team from TU Graz developed a method for the computer-based design of artificial proteins, with a focus on custom biocatalysts for pharmaceutical applications or the ...

In genetics, one harmful variant can be enough to cause disease—but two can make it far more severe. One notable example is KJ, an infant diagnosed with a rare urea cycle disorder with a grim ...

Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to youth helps protect the brain’s immune cells from age-related decline.

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have conducted the first comprehensive structural analyses of a class of proteins whose dysfunction is associated with neurodegenerative diseases. In two new ...

If you've ever stood in your kitchen after a workout wondering what to actually eat, you're not alone. The post-workout ...

A UC Riverside team funded by FRAXA will test engineered proteins designed to cross the blood-brain barrier and normalize ...