Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from amino acids, but ...

Protein indirectly contributes to your daily energy levels. However, the body typically relies on carbohydrates as its ...

Proteins that are no longer needed, defective, or potentially harmful are labeled with a molecular "tag" and dismantled in ...

One of the most well-studied cellular responses is how they react during times of stress, such as when the temperature gets ...

A new study from Aarhus University shows that our cells' ability to clean out old protein clumps, known as aggregates, also includes a—up till now unknown—partnership with an engine that breaks down ...

New clue to obesity: The protein that's driving your cells to hold more fat By Bronwyn Thompson November 25, 2025 Scientists find a key protein that forces fat cells to take on excess baggage ...

As we age, our immune system quietly loses its edge, and scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why. A protein called ...

A protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor ...

The immune system consists of inflammatory and regulatory T cells (Tregs) that promote or dampen immune activity, respectively. These cells react to specific antigens that specialized cells like ...