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A multidisciplinary team have built hydrogels built entirely from synthetic peptides so their properties can be precisely ...

How do plants achieve their remarkably regular arrangement of leaves and flowers? And why does this pattern remain so stable, even as plants grow and respond to their environment? Researchers at ...

Natural muscle fibers are made up of spring-like proteins that can contract and stretch without losing their original form, dissipate mechanical energy as heat and maintain incredible tensile strength ...

The wrinkly rodent barely seems to age and appears almost impervious to cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Can these astounding abilities be adapted for humans?

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Protein is essential for everything from repairing muscle to supporting immune function. But theres ongoing debate about the best source plants (such as legumes, nuts, and soy) or animals (poultry, ...

Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found. The ...

In a peer-reviewed analysis, scientists quantify amino acids before and after our “last universal common ancestor.” The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is the single life form that branched into ...

Vitamin D is particularly important for women, supporting bone health and pregnancy. Learn about vitamin D, its benefits, how much women should have daily, and more.

Inulin and psyllium are types of soluble fiber that can benefit gut health in different ways. Learn how they work, their sources, benefits, and side effects.