A new study finds that at least one Archaea has surprisingly flexibility when interpreting genetic code, which goes against a ...

A genetic mutation passed from mother to children in families affected by schizophrenia has now been shown to completely ...

This is a summary of: Liu. H. et al. Viral RNA blocks circularization to evade host codon usage control. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09809-y (2025).

A research team has developed DeepCodon, a deep learning–based codon optimization tool that significantly improves heterologous protein expression in Escherichia coli while preserving functionally ...

Living organisms synthesize a staggering variety of proteins by combining 20 amino acids into chains of any length and order. In the past, to expand protein diversity beyond the scope of these 20 ...

Scientists have uncovered how aging alters tryptophan metabolism in the brain, linking a longevity protein to ...

MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut heal itself. In mouse studies, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that release a molecule speeding up tissue ...

Knowing which foods are acidic and which ones are basic will come in handy when you’re canning. Base foods need to be processed at a much higher temperature than acidic foods due to the need to ...

Dealing with congested pores? Noticing an uneven skin tone? Or maybe your complexion has been looking a bit dull. According to dermatologists, incorporating alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) into your skin ...

Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in supporting heart, eye, and brain health, and in lowering inflammation and cholesterol, among other benefits. They’re abundant in cold-water fatty fish and ...

A series where we find out which products the professionals (who really know what they’re talking about) actually use and really stand behind. Read more here. When you’re pregnant, there are certain ...