New research shows how the body incorporates selenium, an essential trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods.
A critical protein's role in Fragile X syndrome may be more complex than thought. Finding therapies may depend on better understanding of how its loss affects the brain.
A specific gene commonly associated with Parkinson's may be behind vocal issues many people with the disease experience, researchers report.
The way cystic fibrosis drugs bind the CFTR gene could lead to treatments for other misfolded protein diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
The discovery of a new biomarker could improve both the diagnosis and treatment of chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD, researchers report.
Researchers have developed a way to make super strong fibers out of synthetic muscle. It could make for tough clothes or even protective gear.
Similar to the way Ajax can clean your kitchen, a protein in non-immune cells can wipe out invading pathogens to fight infection.
Researchers have discovered that a specialized protein known as TRPM7 can stop tumor cells from spreading through the bloodstream.
New research clarifies the role of albumin in both fertilization and fighting infection.
Researchers have learned more about special proteins plants use to sense light and temperature. They're key for plants to adapt to their environment.
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