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.

Research in mice identifies protein responsible for regulating gut movement in response to pressure, exercise, and ...

Older studies that concluded that too much red meat is harmful to your health have many limitations, based on newer findings.

Scientists have long known about the downsides of red and processed meats. Eating them has been linked with increased risks ...

Recent work in The EMBO Journal describes a new hybrid post-translational modification of proteins, composed of a poly-ubiquitin chain that is attached to a target protein via a mono-ADP-ribose (MAR) ...

Organelles in cells were originally often independent cells, which were incorporated by host cells and lost their independence in the course of evolution. Biologists are now examining the way in which ...

Sustainable weight loss requires more than creating a calorie deficit. Here are some of the best foods for weight loss, ...

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 ...

Using the various legal documents, Nicoloro organized the documents based on which family owned them, and she scoured social media to get in touch with the owners. Those efforts helped them get in ...

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 ...

Family members of the Israeli hostages in Gaza clashed with security guards at the Knesset (parliament) after they were barred from attending a session about an official state inquiry into the ...