Across all domains of life, immune defenses foil invading viruses by making it impossible for the viruses to replicate. Most known CRISPR systems target invading pathogens' DNA and chop it up to ...

Proteins are among the most important molecular building blocks of life. They are chains of amino acids assembled in our cells by ribosomes, the molecular "protein factories" of our bodies. The ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich recently explained the role of a molecular complex that orchestrates the production of proteins in our cells. They now show that this complex also controls the processing of ...

Casein protein helps muscle growth and recovery, especially with resistance training. One serving of casein protein powder provides about 45% of your daily calcium needs. Consuming too much casein ...

Polyamines are small molecules naturally present in all cells and are critical in guiding cellular decisions, whereas an ...

The cells in living organisms are constantly making proteins. Ribosomes, the RNA-protein complexes that make other proteins, ...

Peruse the wellness aisles of your local health food store or browse the many online supplement shops, and you’ll find a vast selection of protein powders to choose from: whey, casein, pea and soy ...