Genes are the building blocks of life, and the genetic code provides the instructions for the complex processes that make organisms function. But how and why did it come to be the way it is?

Protein needs no introduction. You likely already know it as one of the three major macronutrients that make up your diet (the other two being fat and carbohydrates), according to the U.S. Department ...

Experiments in Protein Synthesis How does the cell assemble the small molecules of amino acids into the large ones of proteins? Here the problem is attacked by chemical dissection of the synthetic ...

Eggs are a powerhouse of protein, sparking debate over whether egg whites or whole eggs reign supreme. While egg whites offer lean protein with fewer calories, whole eggs boast a richer nutritional ...

In a cell-free system programmed with MS2 phage RNA, native 50S and 30S ribosomes are involved in initiation. After completion of a round of synthesis the ribosomes dissociate to yield 30S and 50S ...

Milk and plant protein supplements offer distinct advantages and disadvantages. While milk proteins are complete and easily digestible, plant-based options, when combined thoughtfully, provide a wider ...

Experimental data-driven kinase interaction predictions expand reach of the WNK-OSR1/SPAK pathway by facilitating the identification of multiple OSR1 and SPAK interaction partners. Jin et al.

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