A new study has identified a molecular guardian that keeps skin cells from forgetting what they are and transforming into ...

A multimillion-pound industry has sprung up promising it can detect sensitivities to certain ingredients with a simple remote finger prick test. But the results can be misleading – and even dangerous ...

For years, two siblings with the distinctive facial features of Treacher Collins syndrome had no genetic explanation for ...

A fingernail-sized chip can now trap thousands of individual cell-shed vesicles in roughly three seconds and read their molecular contents without dyes or labels. “We wanted a single device that could ...

Eating enough protein is crucial to maintain and grow strong muscles, speed up recovery after exercise, and support many bodily functions. Protein is an essential macronutrient along with ...

Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein weakened connections between brain cells and led ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Protein is having a moment. From coffee chains adding it to lattes to food companies marketing protein cookies and snacks, to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touting steak instead of cake, the ...

Two chemicals that help regulate blood clots are affected by a common sugar alcohol found in protein bars and zero-sugar energy drinks, researchers have found. Reading time 3 minutes The health food ...