We know exercise is good for us, but scientists are still figuring out why, at the most fundamental and molecular level.

A South Korean research team has developed its own precision analytical instrument that can identify isomers—molecules that ...

Could “fatty” or “starchy” one day become accepted as the sixth basic taste alongside the likes of sweet and salty?

A cell is fundamentally a container—a vessel that encapsulates life at the most basic level. Many biologists believe ...

The basic recipe for fermented garlic paste comes from this fantastic book, aptly-named Fermented Vegetables. Basically, you ...

On November 26, 2011, the NASA Curiosity rover launched to Mars. Curiosity was the biggest and most powerful rover anyone had ...

Life's instructions are written in DNA, but it is the enzyme RNA polymerase II (Pol II) that reads the script, transcribing ...

Researchers have discovered how the GRP94 protein enlists the help of other proteins to shield it from glycosylation.

Scientists have directly measured the minuscule electron sharing that makes precious-metal catalysts so effective. Their new technique, IET, reveals how molecules bind and react on metal surfaces with ...

A California toddler is the first person in the world to receive gene therapy to treat his devastating disease.

Broccoli offers significant benefits for brain health. Its rich antioxidants, sulforaphane, and folate protect brain cells ...

Ribosomes don’t just make proteins—they can sense when something’s wrong. When they collide, they send out stress signals ...