After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.

The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But until recently, scientists have not ...

Harvard Medical School scientists have identified a key protein in the human immune system that drives inflammatory and ...

This important study provides solid evidence that glucosylceramide synthase (GlcT), a rate-limiting enzyme for glycosphingolipid (GSL) production, plays a role in the differentiation of intestinal ...

This study makes the fundamental discovery of the first natural animal rhodopsin that uses a chloride ion instead of an amino acid side chain as a counterion. Using a combination of biochemical and ...

Thankfully, healthy snacking is possible. For example, choosing a high-protein snack between breakfast and lunch or before dinner can help keep you full and satisfied. Gone are the days of thinking ...

Department of Physiology, State Key Laboratory of Common Mechanism Research for Major Diseases, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and School of Basic Medicine, ...

Chicken is one of the most commonly consumed high protein foods. The breast is the leanest part. Each 3-ounce (oz), or 86 grams (g), serving of roasted, skinless chicken breast will provide you ...

The scaffold protein JIP1 plays a key role in the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) signaling pathway by facilitating the colocalization of multiple kinases, thereby ensuring their precise and efficient ...

Protein farts is a term used to describe gas that is excessively smelly due to increasing the amount of protein in the diet. While there is limited research to suggest protein itself causes gas, ...

The amount of protein an individual needs depends on their age and sex. However, most adults on a 2,000-calorie diet require 50 grams (g) of protein daily. Protein is a part of every cell in the ...