A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light on one of life's greatest mysteries: why biology is based on a very ...

Lenders Barclays, Bank of Ireland and HSBC have agreed a short-term extension of the company’s secured facilities of $16.5 million from September 30th to November 30th to enable Aferian to try and ...

A diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, according to a new study from MIT. This amino acid, the researchers discovered, can turn on an immune ...

Bacterial styrene oxidase isomerase has been known to science for more than three decades, but its mechanism of action has not yet been elucidated. "Working with this enzyme is difficult because it is ...

A moon of Saturn has a surprising variety of carbon-based molecules that look like they were made in its hidden ocean — the kind of environment where life might begin, new research reveals.

MIT researchers discovered that a diet high in cysteine can accelerate the regeneration of the small intestine's lining, a finding with potential benefits for patients undergoing cancer treatments.

Why did life on Earth choose alpha amino acids as the building blocks of proteins? A new study suggests the answer lies in the stability of their inter-molecular interactions. Researchers found that ...

The south pole of Enceladus—a tiny moon orbiting Saturn—is a volatile place. In this region, the moon’s subsurface ocean spews jets of water through four “tiger stripe” cracks in the icy crust, ...

The foods to eat to maintain and boost collagen levels, how to prepare them for maximum benefits, how much to eat them, and when to consider supplements.

Whey and plant proteins help build muscle. Whey is a complete protein that is easily absorbed, while plant protein is lactose-free, vegan, and more sustainable.