A research team led by Prof. Wang Yanli from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the ...

Structural and computational approaches uncover the molecular basis for dimerization, open-closed conformational transitions, and the dynamic behavior of the human angiotensin-I converting enzyme ...

A new study led by Stephen Withers from the University of British Columbia introduces a technique for engineering much more ...

Ichikolowa, Africa's largest edible mushroom, thrives in symbiosis with termites in Zambian woodlands. This seasonal delicacy ...

A study examining the effects of higher temperatures on soil shows that warming alone does not increase levels of carbon ...

Higher temperatures combined with added carbon – and added nutrients – led to higher carbon dioxide levels released from the ...

The “healthy” habits that could be causing your stomach problems The modern wellness movement has created an environment ...

It can tag externally added drug-like molecules, with effects on the cellular ubiquitin system. These findings could open up new avenues in drug discovery and biotechnology. Small but powerful: ...

If you've ever accidentally sliced yourself on broken glass or a piece of paper, you may have noticed that the bleeding can be hard to stop. Scientists have long wondered how the cascade of events ...

Ubiquitin controls the lifespan and distribution of proteins in the cell, but it can also determine their shape, function, or ...

A combination of cryogenic electron microscopy and molecular simulations has been used to study the structure and dynamics of an enzyme called ACE.