A protein that is a key modulator of fat, glucose and cholesterol levels in the body usually works in tandem with another ...

Membraneless organelles: Under conditions of nutrient deficiency, proteasomes inside yeast cells cluster to form proteasome storage granules. The arrangement of molecules inside membraneless ...

In Greek mythology, Proteus, son of Poseidon and prophetic shepherd of sea-beasts, could foretell the future. The elusive sea god was difficult to capture as he assumed many forms—a lion, a serpent, ...

Amyloids are perhaps best known as a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease. The amorphous proteins, found throughout the human body, stick to nerve cells like plaque, choking off their function and ...