A common type of error-correcting mechanism in biology is called kinetic proofreading. For example, if errors turn up when ...

Caught in action: A research team has revealed how the molecular copying machine of the influenza virus, termed FluPol, ...

Researchers at the University of Missouri announced on March 1, 2026, that they are developing what they describe as a ...

A protein’s life is anything but simple. Discover how transcription, translation, folding, modification, and degradation work together to preserve proteome integrity.

The pilot run achieved approximately 99% reaction conversion, 90% isolated yield, and 535 grams of NCT at 99.6% ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich recently explained the role of a molecular complex that orchestrates the production of proteins in our cells. They now show that this complex also controls the processing of ...

A research team led by Prof. XU Zhiheng from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified Tapt1, together with its partner Suco, as important ...

The study presents valuable findings of an optimized E. coli cell-free protein synthesis (eCFPS) system that has been simplified by reducing the number of core components from 35 to 7; furthermore, ...

If you usually reach for a protein-packed post-gym meal, how much of that nutrient does your body actually absorb? The internet is full of claims about a so-called “protein intake ceiling," the idea ...