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Many people first became familiar with the term “mRNA” when Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that gives cells in our bodies instructions to make specific proteins.

New artificial intelligence tools are being rapidly developed across the sciences. They may not be able to solve every problem, but in some cases, they're shortening the time to new breakthroughs.

Cancer treatment is costly, time-consuming, and painful. A new study suggests that the location of a gene in cancer cells' nucleus could be the cause of drug resistance to Taxol. Researchers found that a protein called lamin B receptor (LBR) helps keep the gene close to the nuclear envelope, making…

In an age of protein shakes, powders and bars, can you overdo it?

Antiviral drugs are generally considered to be a 20th century invention. But recent research has uncovered an unexpected facet to your immune system: It can synthesize its own antiviral molecules in response to viral infections.

Chicken, ham, eggs – any protein – has become so expensive. And then there are all the other things we need, says Paul, who is seeking asylum

Faced with the dual challenges of feeding a swelling world population while reducing CO2 emissions, could insect protein be the key ingredient? A pioneer in insect-based animal feed, French start-up Ynsect will shortly open the world’s biggest vertical insect farm and hopes to get mealworms on the menu.

As the older generation live longer, many of us will reverse roles with our parents. Here are the best ways to help a long life be a good life

Scientists have found evidence of a sixth basic taste: umami's companion, ammonium chloride. Through a study published in Nature Communications, researchers discovered that the tongue responds to the salt through OTOP1, a protein receptor that signals sour taste. Electrical conductivity tests on taste bud cells from normal and genetically engineered…

‘If you live in a Scandinavian country, you will be familiar with and may like this taste’

‘If you live in a Scandinavian country, you will be familiar with and may like this taste’