Enzymes are the engines of life − machine learning tools could help scientists design new ones to tackle disease and climate change

Enzymes significantly speed up the chemical reactions that keep you alive. Researchers are using AI to create new ones to tackle modern challenges.

Sam Pellock, Postdoctoral Scholar in Biochemistry, University of Washington • conversation
Feb. 13, 2025 ~9 min

MIT method enables ultrafast protein labeling of tens of millions of densely packed cells

Tissue processing advance can label proteins at the level of individual cells across large samples just as fast and uniformly as in dissociated single cells.

David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Feb. 6, 2025 ~9 min


Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research

People who feel lonely tend to have higher levels of five key proteins.

Jianfeng Feng, Professor of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence/ Computer Science, Fudan University • conversation
Jan. 6, 2025 ~6 min

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains

An exercise science specialist defines this nutrition term you might hear tossed around by people who are focused on a particular diet.

Tyler Garner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Dec. 26, 2024 ~5 min

Cellular traffic congestion in chronic diseases suggests new therapeutic targets

Chronic diseases like diabetes are prevalent, costly, and challenging to treat. A common denominator driving them may be a promising new therapeutic target.

Greta Friar | Whitehead Institute • mit
Dec. 10, 2024 ~10 min

Meat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma − a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing

Whether your holiday table has turkey or Tofurky this year, you’re consuming a combination of proteins, fats and water.

Julie Pollock, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond • conversation
Nov. 25, 2024 ~9 min

Cells have more mini ‘organs’ than researchers thought − unbound by membranes, these rogue organelles challenge biology’s fundamentals

Membraneless organelles, also called biomolecular condensates, are changing how scientists think about protein chemistry, various diseases and even the origin of life.

Allan Albig, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Boise State University • conversation
Nov. 5, 2024 ~8 min

AI was central to two of 2024’s Nobel prize categories. It’s a sign of things to come

AI will feature in future Nobel prizes as scientists exploit the power of this technology for research.

Nello Cristianini, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of Bath • conversation
Oct. 10, 2024 ~5 min


Machine learning cracked the protein-folding problem and won the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry

The prize honors innovation at Google DeepMind and in academia. Three researchers share the award for using machine learning to predict proteins’ 3D shapes and design the molecules from scratch.

Marc Zimmer, Professor of Chemistry, Connecticut College • conversation
Oct. 9, 2024 ~10 min

Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are your options for getting enough protein

If you’re cutting down on meat, processed plant-based meat alternatives aren’t the only options.

Moira Dean, Professor in Consumer Psychology and Food Security, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Sept. 6, 2024 ~6 min

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