The complex building blocks of life can form spontaneously in space, a new lab experiment shows.

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly ...

AOD-9604 is a growth hormone–derived peptide studied for fat metabolism, lipolysis, and potential cartilage regeneration in ...

Everything on Earth is made of atoms, most of which are closely packed together in the form of minerals. Life has its uses for minerals—ask a coral reef—but its essence lies in atoms arranged as ...

Knowing which lysosomal proteins are enriched in which brain cell types will help better understand contribution to neurological disorders.

It is now recognized that host defence effector polypeptides (see Glossary) are crucial for the survival of organisms in all biological kingdoms. Traditionally, antimicrobial peptides have been the ...

Graphene has drawn attention as a scientific curiosity owing to its record conductivities, strength and thermal properties.

Gifu University scientists have uncovered how a brain-specific enzyme reshapes protein-linked sugar chains to facilitate the formation of complex glycans essential for normal brain function. These ...