Standardized descriptors of function can be given at the biochemical level (as in the Enzyme Commission (E.C.) classification), the process or pathway level (as in the KEGG and BioCyc databases ...

Woodrats survive on toxic creosote plants by copying detox genes, producing more enzymes to break down plant toxins and avoid ...

Catalase is a ubiquitous enzyme found in nearly all living organisms, from bacteria to humans. Its primary function is to decompose hydrogen peroxide, a byproduct of metabolic reactions, into water ...

With an interdisciplinary approach, Yang’s lab is able to reprogram and reinvent nature’s biosynthetic machinery to catalyze reactions that are well beyond the native biochemical landscape. He has ...

A new technology is poised to transform the discovery of microbial species and enzymes with specific in situ metabolic ...

Discover the potential of NAD+ peptides in cellular repair, energy dynamics & aging research, offering insights into ...

Researchers have now uncovered the 3D structure of the RNA enzyme SAMURI. Their study provides insights into the development of ribozymes and the evolution of catalytically active RNA.