Imagine trying to bake a cake without heat. You’ve got all the ingredients like flour, eggs and sugar, but nothing is happening. That’s what your body would be like without enzymes: potential but no ...

The breakthrough was made possible with the help of specialized enzymes designed to address blood-type incompatibility in transplants.

Scientists discovered a key molecular switch to keep neurons healthy by controlling the disassembly and assembly of their ...

Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be “turned off” to help the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels—a significant development that could lead ...

Every time a eukaryotic cell divides, it faces a monumental challenge: It must carefully duplicate and divide its genetic ...

Food goes on a long, complex journey through your body before becoming poo. Each part of the digestive system plays a special ...

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...