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Chemists create artificial protein that peers into Earth’s chemical past

Artificial protein reveals new clues about primordial chemical processes

Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to aging and cancer, researchers find

New research demonstrates the importance of the enzyme GCN5 in maintaining the expression of key structural proteins in skeletal muscle.

Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to aging and cancer

Their work demonstrates the importance of the enzyme GCN5 in muscle regeneration, and diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.

Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?

Scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's.

Breakthrough in photosynthesis helps adapt plants to rapid climate change

Scientists know that they can increase crop yields by accelerating photosynthesis, where plants convert CO2, water and light into oxygen.

Turning CO2 into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste

Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products.

Scientists finally solve the mystery of why exercise improves our health

Scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why exercise improves our health and protects against the consequences of ageing.

Our DNA is becoming the world's tiniest hard drive

Genetic code is millions of times more efficient at storing data than existing solutions, which are costly and use immense amounts of energy

Researchers discover new enzyme that can stop cells from aging

Researchers show that an enzyme complex named HTC (hydride transfer complex) can inhibit cells from aging.

Understanding enzyme evolution paves the way for green chemistry

Researchers have shown how laboratory evolution can give rise to highly efficient enzymes for new-to-nature reactions, leading to new drugs