The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines emphasize animal-based protein over plant-based. What are the pros and cons of each? Here’s what the science says.

Proteins are the molecular machines of cells. They are produced in protein factories called ribosomes based on their ...

Tianren Zhang, Yao Tang and professor Darrin Pochan developed protein-based building blocks, called bundlemers, for advanced ...

Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain ...

Learn how bone broth vs. collagen supplements support gut, joint, and skin health, plus how to choose the best option for ...

High MUN is often attributed to excess rumen-degraded protein (RDP) in a cow’s diet. However, this may not be the source, or at least the only source, of elevated MUN. Another key factor relates to a ...

Clear protein is a lighter, more refreshing alternative to rich and creamy protein shakes. But does it deliver the same results? Experts weigh in.

The complex precursors to biological molecules can form spontaneously in interstellar space, according to a lab experiment ...

Scientists have shown that the building blocks of proteins can form naturally in deep space. This means the raw ingredients for life may exist long before planets are formed.

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly ...

Cold cosmic dust grains can link amino acids into protein‑like chains in deep space, suggesting life’s chemistry may begin ...

Astronomers use the term dark energy to refer to energy in the universe that is unaccounted for by ordinary matter but ...