Biologically-speaking, protein (which is made up of structural units called amino acids) plays an enormously large role in the function of the human body. And while the macronutrient is popularly ...

Overweight teenagers with impaired glucose control showed poor bone quality, raising concerns for future osteoporosis risk.

Scripps scientists show that ribose may have been nature’s preferred sugar for building RNA, offering new insight into how life’s molecular foundations may have formed before biology began. Today, ...

Scientists found a sticky substance (EPS) is a major food source for microbes. Its breakdown creates diverse meals over time, ...

Astronomers have found key organic molecules in a young star’s disk, V883 Orionis, suggesting that the origin of life in deep space.

The glycocalyx surrounds each cell in the human body like a coat. This complex sugar layer plays a key role in the ...

Dental caries remains a significant global public health burden, affecting billions worldwide despite preventive measures. While behavioral and ...

The Evolution of Hair Care in the Digital Age The hair care industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from simple cleansing routines to sophisticated regimens ...

From laundry detergents and self-cleaning ovens to the manufacturing of fuels, plastics and medications, catalysts play a ...

Tentative detections of life-linked molecules in a star’s disk suggest planets may form with the ingredients for life already ...

In a world where heart disease continues to rank as the top cause of death, scientists are urgently searching for ways to ...