Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from amino acids, but ...

When cells can’t destroy damaged proteins, a hidden backup system led by NRF1 steps in to prevent toxic buildup.

Thought too hard to do, a new platform evolved proteins in mammalian cells, which could help researchers design drugs that work better in humans. “There are many, many examples, both published and ...

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a protein that causes human cell membranes to break open in a form of inflammatory programmed cell death called necroptosis. Their ...

A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor ...

A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and ...

Southern, Northern, and Western Blot: What’s The Difference? The main difference between Southern, northern, and western blot techniques is the target molecules. While western blots target proteins in ...

No one has yet created a fully functioning artificial cell. But a research team at Aarhus University has taken a step in that ...

New clue to obesity: The protein that's driving your cells to hold more fat By Bronwyn Thompson November 25, 2025 Scientists find a key protein that forces fat cells to take on excess baggage ...