Macronutrients (macros)—which include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—are essential nutrients required in large amounts. They provide energy and are needed to support various bodily functions to ...

Animal proteins provide all of the essential amino acids your body needs. (Getty Images) There’s lately been a preoccupation — verging on an obsession — with getting enough protein. And it’s no wonder ...

Proteins are often studied at very low temperatures. In the case of cryo-electron microscopy, for example, proteins are frozen so they can be analyzed with powerful microscopes to learn more about ...

What you need to know about this essential macronutrient and how it works. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Proteins are made up of amino acids and are found in every cell of the body.

Ever hear your stomach grumbling even though you just ate? Your meal or snack might not have been as balanced as you think. Combining complex carbohydrates with protein and fat is the best recipe for ...

Some proteins shift their shape when exposed to different temperatures, revealing previously unknown binding sites for medications. The findings could revolutionize wide swathes of biology by ...

Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions. It involves the systematic identification, quantification, and analysis of the entire protein complement ...

Mounting evidence says proteins are not created equal, and dietary guidelines may need to be updated accordingly Protein is having a moment. Crucial to helping the body build muscle, bones, cartilage, ...

Protein condensates (shown here in a microscope image) are critical to the process of gene expression in cells, and condensate formation depends on proteins’ intrinsically disordered regions, a new ...

Using a new method, researchers can measure alterations in the social network of proteins in cells. This work lays the foundation for the development of new drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and ...

Sweet proteins, a class of naturally occurring molecules found primarily in tropical fruits and certain plants, have attracted considerable interest as potential alternatives to synthetic low-calorie ...