Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US. Targeting an oft-overlooked brain receptor could one day offer relief.

Pain is easy to understand until it isn't. A stubbed toe or sprained ankle hurts, but it makes sense because the cause is clear and the pain fades as ...

The latest version of Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs’ AlphaFold model can predict the structure and relationships not only of proteins, but “all of life’s molecules”, according to its ...

However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission.If you’ve ever done a cursory search for a decent protein powder, you’ve probably seen droves of ...

Welcome to Paramit's 162,000-square-foot “Factory in the Forest”. The architects behind this incredible structure ...

The principles underpinning SBDD. The starting point for all structure-based design work, whether ligand- or protein-based, is the choice of a suitable target.

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Discover how your diet affects hormones like insulin, cortisol and serotonin—and why balanced nutrition fuels clarity, mood ...

The malaria parasite exports an array of proteins while it resides in the erythrocytes of its host. This Review describes the functions of parasite proteins that interact with the erythrocyte ...

Lack of collagen makes the skin lose its elasticity, causing wrinkles, lines and sagging skin. The skin may appear leathery due to these signs of ageing. Collagen plays a role in maintaining muscle ...

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children ...