Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever hear your stomach grumbling even though you just ate? Your meal or snack might not have been as balanced as you think.

Protein is often associated with gym routines and muscle building, but its importance goes far beyond fitness. It is one of the key nutrients your body needs every single day to function smoothly.

If your genes could set an alarm clock, EZH1 might be the one ringing the bell. A new study has revealed how this underappreciated protein ensures the rhythmic expression of genes in skeletal muscle, ...

Two of these microproteins, Humanin and SHMOOSE, have emerged as promising markers in longevity research. Previous studies have linked higher Humanin levels to better cardiovascular outcomes and ...

Researchers have discovered how unstructured segments of surface proteins regulate the biological function of a cell. Their study, published in Nature Communications, sheds new light on the interplay ...

It can be difficult to see through the array of flashy, protein-packed products and determine whether you need more of it—and ...

Forget the tracking. Here's a simpler way to understand what your body needs and why.

Proteins are often studied at very low temperatures. In the case of cryo-electron microscopy, for example, proteins are frozen so they can be analyzed with powerful microscopes to learn more about ...

In genetics, one harmful variant can be enough to cause disease—but two can make it far more severe. One notable example is KJ, an infant diagnosed with a rare urea cycle disorder with a grim ...

A grayscale ribbon representation of a protein with space filling representations of a steroid (orange) and β-lactamase active site (green). One of the hormone-binding protein switches Credit: Kirill ...