Astronomers use the term dark energy to refer to energy in the universe that is unaccounted for by ordinary matter but ...

Many people still don’t understand how protein works, why it matters or the best ways to get enough of it in their diet. Here's what to know.

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall. McMaster ...

Clumps and tangles of tau protein are associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, but tau protein also plays a role in healthy nerve cells. Healthy tau can assemble into an envelope ...

In Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass," Alice is stuck in a never-ending race with the Red Queen yet never gains a ...

Scientists have discovered that a human receptor protein has the ability to detect individual amino acids in exactly the same way that bacteria do. The finding could lead to enhancements of drugs ...

Protein. When you think about it, you feel its importance. For a very long time, we have been told to take care of our protein intakes. That it is good for our health and strength too. If you are a ...