Three prizes were awarded to six researchers working across the life sciences on cellular organization, protein structure, and the genetic underpinnings of a chronic sleep disorder.

Researchers link a stretch of DNA to a peptide of interest and measure current changes as the molecule is pulled by a helicase through a nanopore.

Adapting DNA nanopore sequencing to peptides allows researchers to identify single amino acid differences.

The AlphaFold program from AI firm DeepMind has amassed a huge database of protein structures from humans and model organisms.

A gift of medical books from an unlikely source spurred Chrystal Starbird’s scientific career. She talks about what motivates her research on cell surface receptors and the obstacles she has faced as a Black woman in academia.

The technology solves proteins’ 3-D shapes in minutes, when traditional methods may take years.

The same toxin targets different receptors in prey and conspecifics to deliver either a lethal or non-lethal blow.

The cell and molecular biologist unveiled a role for the breakdown of proteins in the extracellular matrix in both healthy and pathogenic cells.

A mollusk grows magnetic teeth so tough they can grind down rocks.  

This third filament involved in muscle function is often ignored in medical textbooks. Here's how it works.

Researchers are resurrecting proteins from millions of years ago to understand evolution and lay the groundwork for bioengineering custom molecules.

Scientists develop a micropatterning device to study cell behavior.