What do a cat's prickly tongue, a pine cone and fungus all have in common? On the surface, not much. But dig deeper, and each is inspiring a facet of the beauty industry. That's because cosmetics ...

Enzymatic recycling has gained traction in recent years as a greener alternative to traditional plastic recycling techniques, ...

Food scientists are paving the way for 3D-printed food and pharmaceuticals based on drought-tolerant grain sorghum protein ...

Biomimetics is an interdisciplinary field in which principles from engineering, chemistry and biology are applied to the synthesis of materials, synthetic systems or machines that have functions ...

The findings show how these two enzymes work in tandem to process proteins, and may have implications for the study of diseases such as those linked to neurodegeneration.

Proteins are biopolymers of amino acids (polypeptides), joined by peptide bonds, that are generated by ribosomes. The amino acid sequence, encoded by its gene, determines a protein’s structure ...

This protein, found on many cell surfaces—especially in your intestines, skin, lungs, and eyes—acts like a gatekeeper. It pulls in large and polar molecules that can’t get through on their own.

Doctors and scientists are using a blood plasma test to study longevity. The test measures proteins and can tell you about your organ health. This field of proteomics could one day help detect ...

Mash the banana and mix with the oats, protein powder, baking powder, cocoa/honey/milk. Pour the mixture into two glass dishes, add toppings (blueberries and white chocolate or chocolate chips ...

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to give the hundreds of men deported to El Salvador in March under the Alien Enemies Act the right to challenge their detentions as unlawful ...

Protein pioneers: the countries that have approved lab-grown meat The companies working in this area have attracted significant backing from investors. Andy Coyne June 19, 2025 Share ...