Scientists have identified a small flaw in the enzyme GPX4 that prevents neurons from defending themselves. This mutation, found in children with a rare form of early dementia, disrupts a tiny loop ...

Researchers have captured the first detailed molecular snapshots of human polynucleotide phosphorylase (hPNPase) in action, ...

Imagine trying to bake a cake without heat. You’ve got all the ingredients like flour, eggs and sugar, but nothing is happening. That’s what your body would be like without enzymes: potential but no ...

Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence »Balance of the Microverse« at the University of Jena and the Leibniz-HKI, ...

A Brandeis University study published in Nature this week advances fundamental understanding of the dynamic personalities of proteins and proposes that these enzymes are much more mobile, or plastic, ...

The ADA2 gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called adenosine deaminase 2. ADA2’s function has been poorly understood. Previous studies suggest that the enzyme acts as a growth factor. The ...

Nobel laureate David Baker’s latest foundation model can design proteins that interact to any biomolecule for broad biotech applications.

According to Dr. Engelman, pumpkin enzymes are alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) that encourage skin gentle exfoliation. They also contain vitamin A to stimulate collagen production and antioxidant vitamin C ...

Digestive enzymes are proteins in the body that help break food down. Some people with certain medical conditions might be unable to produce sufficient enzymes and require supplements. Digestive ...

Uruguayan scientists have transformed an enzyme from Antarctica into an active ingredient for younger, healthier skin.

Liver enzymes can fluctuate due to factors like hormonal changes or reactions to medications. Fluctuations are often temporary, but long-term changes may indicate a condition that requires medical ...