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Researchers have identified the structure of a special transporter found in red blood cells and how it interacts with drugs. The research team found that it facilitates the movement of a substance called bicarbonate, which certain drugs can inhibit.

Investigators have identified more than 60 previously unknown genetic variants associated with resting heart rate that may also contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

In a process similar to the circadian clock in humans, the developmental stages of C. elegans are governed by a quartet of molecules working in concert.

A new study has identified how sleep deprivation harms the brain, isolating a protective protein that declines with sleep deprivation, leading to neuronal death.

A team has identified a surface treatment that significantly reduces the growth of biofilms, which cause microbial infections and clog hoses and filters on the International Space Station.

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) show that the protein involved in Parkinson’s disease, α-synuclein, can propagate through the lymphatic system of the brain before it aggregates.

With obesity rates projected to continue rising globally, there is an urgent need to understand the intricate mechanisms that contribute to metabolic diseases such as diabetes.

In a newly published paper in Nature Communications, scientists profile the mucus of Cornu aspersum and detail the composition of three unique types of secretions.

Volatile organic compounds have been detected in the organs of animal models, using an advanced GC-MS method. The detection of VOCs in human metabolites has the potential to change the way we screen and diagnose organ diseases.

Plant-based alternatives such as tempeh and bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want to reduce their meat consumption. However, replicating meat's flavors and aromas has proven challenging.