We have long struggled to determine how the first living organisms on Earth came together. Now, surprising evidence hints that poorly understood prions may have been the vital missing ingredient ...

Inside cells, RNAs and proteins form tiny, liquid-like droplets called biomolecular condensates. These droplets are essential for organizing cellular life, yet why some RNAs cluster more readily than ...

In five years since AlphaFold's debut, it has transformed basic biochemical research. But its long-term effect on drug ...

If you're watching your calories this holiday season, there are few tips you might want to take a note of when preparing a ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to launch a government-wide effort to build an integrated artificial intelligence platform to harness federal scientific datasets to ...

This study investigates the folding and unfolding behavior of the doubly knotted protein TrmD-Tm1570, providing insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying protein knotting. The findings reveal ...

Google's tool for predicting how proteins “fold” turns 5 this year. How is it fitting into biological research—and where is ...

Mathematical framework translates microscopic movements into large-scale behaviors, like proteins unfolding and crystals forming, and solves 40-year-old problem. (Nanowerk News) Penn Engineers have ...

Protein has become a major nutrition trend, with social media pushing shakes and supplements while food companies promote protein-rich products. However, most people already get enough. Protein is ...

The first folding fans were used in Japan in the fourth and fifth century B.C. Over time, they would also appear in the royal courts of Europe and act as a staple piece in women's wardrobes. Today, ...