While most enzymatic activity is conducted through chemical binding interactions between molecules, in some cases, the mere presence of an enzyme can affect intracellular functions. While exploring ...

Cell metabolism is often thought of as the process of breaking down sugars to create energy, but the process also involves all the biosynthetic reactions necessary to sustain life. One of these ...

Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder globally, has long baffled scientists with its progressive nature and debilitating effects on motor function. A recent study ...

A world-first discovery, published in the journal Science, rewrites our understanding of how cells control the production of DNA’s building blocks - and how this process affects the response to widely ...

Researchers are one step closer to understanding how pediatric DIPG tumors work. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center are one step closer to understanding how pediatric ...

Gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid (urate) in the body, affects 5.1% of U.S. adults (over 12 million), including 10% of those aged 65 or older. Urate is produced ...