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Nowadays, if such a makeover were to be replicated, we’d put good money on the hair stylists involved using a keratin treatment. Why? Keratin is renowned for its ability to reduce frizz and tame ...

Biochemistry is the study of the structure and function of biological molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Biochemistry is also used to describe techniques suited ...

This month's cover highlights the article Nup358 restricts ER-mitochondria connectivity by modulating mTORC2/Akt/GSK3β signalling by Joseph, Misha Kalarikkal and colleagues. The image shows a human ...

1 Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Valie-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran 2 Center for Research and Education of Agriculture and Natural Resources of Kerman ...

The present communication describes the results of an investigation into the products formed when papain acts on wool keratin. This reaction has been described previously 1; but little is known ...

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 ...

It can extend to the forearms and lower legs. This benign skin condition results from a buildup of keratin, a hair protein, in the pores. If you have keratosis pilaris, the keratin of your body ...

The Gupta Lab research program broadly focuses on delineating the role of membrane proteins in human health and disease. We use biochemistry, biophysics, and assay development to characterize ...

University of Kentucky researchers have developed a new class of gold-based compounds that show promise in fighting various types of cancer. The new compounds work by targeting and shutting down ...

Winter weather can wreak havoc on hair. Think static and frizz from the weather and harsh indoor heating, plus extra heat styling because it’s harder to let hair air dry in frigid temperatures ...