Posts about "biochemistry"

Matthew Shoulders, a pioneering figure in protein folding and innovative protein engineering techniques, has been appointed as the head of MIT's Department of Chemistry. His leadership is poised to invigorate chemistry research and education efforts.

Researchers have identified a naturally produced molecule, Lac-Phe, which is released during exercise and influences brain neurons to suppress hunger. This discovery by teams from institutions including Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford University could pave the way for new obesity treatments.