A new mega-database of half a million mutations may flag new ways of treating genetic disease, scientists say.

Most mutations which cause disease by swapping one amino acid out for another do so by making the protein less stable, ...

Most mutations which cause disease by swapping one amino acid out for another do so by making the protein less stable, ...

Researchers eventually want to map the effects of every possible mutation on all human proteins to transform precision ...

This review examines the giant elastic protein titin and its critical roles in heart function, both in health and disease, as discovered since its identification nearly 50 years ago. Encoded by the ...

Share on Pinterest Are ‘high-protein’ food items, like protein bars, really all that healthy? A study from Spain casts doubt over their nutritive value. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images.

Figure 2: Characterization of NFT from P301L (JNPL3) mice. Non-transgenic littermates, JN4 or JN25 (WT4R) mice up to 10 months of age lacked these pathological changes; however, we found MC-1 ...

Protein shakes are a convenient way to get extra protein in your diet. These shakes can be an essential supplement for certain people. However, they may also contain high levels of sugar and harmful ...

Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. Protein engineering enables the creation of tailor-made proteins for a variety of applications. ImmTACs stand out as promising therapeutics for ...

Protein deficiency indicates a lack of protein in the body. It is a rare problem in developed countries like the United States, where there are sufficient food sources. Most of the U.S. population ...