To ensure that protein production in our cells runs smoothly, the protein complex NAC slows down the rate of protein ...

Researchers are building out the repertoire of chemical reactions, using light. They report a method using photobiocatalysis to produce non-canonical (not naturally occurring) amino acids that are ...

For years, ETH researchers have been investigating a molecular complex that plays a key role in protein synthesis. They have ...

The research shows for the first time that this compound, which consists of four amino acids, can produce therapeutic effects in brain injuries on its own, without requiring the administration of any ...

Whether you’re interested in why a living system works as it does or the reasons it goes awry, proteins are a critical part of the molecular picture. The proteins circulating in a person’s plasma can ...

Researchers discovered a hidden molecular “switch” that herpes viruses rely on to invade cells. By combining AI, simulations, ...

A key molecule for life may have formed in the cold, far-reaches of space, alongside budding stars and planets. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, making them vital for life on Earth.