The music of proteins is made audible through a computer program that learns from Chopin

Many features of proteins are analogous to music. Mapping these features together creates new musical compositions that help researchers learn about proteins.

Yuzong Chen, Professor of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore • conversation
Sept. 29, 2021 ~6 min

Would you wear clothes made of synthetic muscle fibers?

Researchers have developed a way to make super strong fibers out of synthetic muscle. It could make for tough clothes or even protective gear.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Sept. 3, 2021 ~6 min


Pregnant or worried about infertility? Get vaccinated against COVID-19

A COVID-19 vaccine does not cause infertility – but it can protect you from the dangerous complications of contracting the virus.

Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Aug. 25, 2021 ~9 min

How religious fervor and anti-regulation zealotry laid the groundwork for America's $36 billion supplement industry

The FDA has largely lost its ability to regulate the myriad pills, powders and potions that promise to grow muscle, shed body fat and improve your focus.

Conor Heffernan, Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
Aug. 13, 2021 ~12 min

From CRISPR to glowing proteins to optogenetics – scientists' most powerful technologies have been borrowed from nature

Three pioneering technologies have forever altered how researchers do their work and promise to revolutionize medicine, from correcting genetic disorders to treating degenerative brain diseases.

Marc Zimmer, Professor of Chemistry, Connecticut College • conversation
Aug. 5, 2021 ~9 min

Non-immune cells make ‘detergent’ to clean out pathogens

Similar to the way Ajax can clean your kitchen, a protein in non-immune cells can wipe out invading pathogens to fight infection.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
July 27, 2021 ~5 min

Protein blocks tumor cells spreading via bloodstream

Researchers have discovered that a specialized protein known as TRPM7 can stop tumor cells from spreading through the bloodstream.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
July 15, 2021 ~7 min

COVID-19: kids are using soft drinks to fake positive tests – I've worked out the science and how to spot it

There's a way for parents to spot the fraud.

Mark Lorch, Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull • conversation
July 2, 2021 ~7 min


How albumin activates sperm for fertilization

New research clarifies the role of albumin in both fertilization and fighting infection.

Anne Warde-UC Irvine • futurity
June 29, 2021 ~6 min

Light sensor proteins let plants take over the world

Researchers have learned more about special proteins plants use to sense light and temperature. They're key for plants to adapt to their environment.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
May 28, 2021 ~6 min

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