The cells in living organisms are constantly making proteins. Ribosomes, the RNA-protein complexes that make other proteins, ...

Everything on Earth is made of atoms, most of which are closely packed together in the form of minerals. Life has its uses for minerals—ask a coral reef—but its essence lies in atoms arranged as ...

Elizabeth Barnes, MS, RDN, LDN, is a dietitian with a focus on treating clients with eating disorders and disordered eating to help them to mend their relationship with food and their bodies. BCAAs ...

Living organisms synthesize a staggering variety of proteins by combining 20 amino acids into chains of any length and order. In the past, to expand protein diversity beyond the scope of these 20 ...

Analytical biochemistry is the study of biochemical components found in a cell or other biological sample. This scientific discipline uses a broad range of techniques for separation, identification, ...

Our department offers doctorate opportunities in a range of traditional research areas, including analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry. Within these areas, ...

As people grow older, the same brain chemistry that once supported sharp thinking and stable mood can quietly start to work against them. A new wave of research is revealing how a single amino acid, ...

Peruse the wellness aisles of your local health food store or browse the many online supplement shops, and you’ll find a vast selection of protein powders to choose from: whey, casein, pea and soy ...