Scientists don’t need to know how you look to guess your age. Instead, they watch a kind of physiological clock: the levels of 373 proteins circulating in your blood. If the clock is off, you may find out important things about your health.

The identification of a protein important for insulin synthesis may hold clues for understanding the pathogenesis of diabetes.

The reward pathway of the brain causes feelings of happiness but is also involved in behavioral disorders like schizophrenia and addiction. A breakthrough study by scientists in Japan has now identified the role of a protein called Npas4 in the reward pathway, mediated by the well-known proteins MAPK and CBP, opening doors to potential therapies for associated disorders.

What do we mean by lab of the future? What innovations are required to get there? These are the key themes explored by this year's Lab of the Future Congress, summarized in this article.

The measurement of low-molecular-weight metabolites and their intermediates reflects the dynamic response of the body to physiological, pathophysiological and developmental stimulus (e.g., aging). In this article, we explore how metabolomic profiling is advancing an array of scientific disciplines, including medicine and agriculture.

In December 2018, a diverse group of scientific researchers gathered to challenge a key issue in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce: gender bias, and sexual harassment. Now, the conclusions from the meeting have been eloquently described by 23 authors in an article published in the journal Science.

In this article, we explore the use of nanodiscs for overcoming the challenges associated with studying membrane proteins.

In this article, science writer Molly Campbell explores the growing trend of "epigenetic wellness", and puts her own DNA to the test, courtesy of Chronomics.

A biomarker that represents the physiological environment of a cell at any given moment holds strong promise for quick and non-invasive diagnostics. The lipidome is gaining more traction among scientists in this field of research, and in this article, we explore why.