Scientists in Japan have discovered a previously unknown giant virus, offering new insight into this enigmatic category of ...

As we age, our cells don’t just wear down—they reorganize. Researchers found that cells actively remodel a key structure called the endoplasmic reticulum, reducing protein-producing regions while ...

Biochemistry Professor Andy LiWang may have uncovered a universal mechanism that explains how bacteria, and potentially many ...

Before plants evolved, vegetative life consisted of primitive green algae living in the sea. Like plants, these algae survived by performing photosynthesis, turning sunlight into energy. However, ...

Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain ...

The marine biologists of the Schmidt Ocean Institute are a busy bunch. Over the last few years, scientists aboard the ...

The proteomics market is experiencing strong growth as demand rises for advanced tools that analyze protein structure, ...

Before plants evolved, vegetative life consisted of primitive green algae living in the sea. Like plants, these algae survived by performing ...

Shared meanings create institutions with real power. They also enable us to construct personal narratives that give our lives ...

Advances in public health and medicine have helped people live longer than ever before. However, those extra years are often affected by poor health ...

Proteins are the molecular machines of cells. They are produced in protein factories called ribosomes based on their ...

New study shows how bacteria adapted a virus-derived injection system to recognize and attach to many different types of ...