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Researchers have shown the potential of “Foodomics,” the application of omics-technology to characterize and quantify biomolecules to improve wellbeing.

A subtype of macrophages that express high levels of the TREM-2 receptor could be used as a biomarker for liver disease progression, according to new research.

The process by which selenium is incorporated into cell proteins has been described in-depth, with the help of cryo-electron microscopy.

Researchers have developed a liquid biopsy that can effectively determine if a patient with esophageal cancer will respond to certain treatments, potentially avoiding patients receiving unnecessary additional therapy.

Scientist have discovered the proteins and other compounds that give soy sauce its distinctive flavors and they say that proteins and peptides help make it salty.

RNA has been identified as a mediator of the enzyme ENO1 during cell development, determining how cells differentiate.

According to research, people who have genetic variations associated with lowering LDL-cholesterol appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts.

A poorly-studied metabolite may play a role in suppressing appetite after an intense workout, finds a new study published in Nature. The research, mainly conducted in mice, also showed the molecule was boosted by intense exercise in racehorses and humans.

A new fluorescence imaging probe could improve the in vivo detection of a form of amyloid beta that enables early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

A new study has analyzed the diverse ancestries of people living in the UK. This knowledge has the potential to inform future health research on genetic factors leading to disease.