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Research

What is Protein Expression and How Does It Work

Protein expression is the process by which a protein is produced from a DNA sequence and its corresponding genes. Proteins are vital to all living things as they perform most of the body’s functions, such as providing structure, carrying out chemical reactions, or transporting molecules. Protein expression involves transcription into […]

Nutrition

Protein Supplement Overview

Protein supplements have been around for ages in a variety of forms such as, most popularly, the ready-to-mix powders. Protein supplements are fantastic for consumers who want to build or maintain natural muscle mass, or those that want to lose weight while gaining muscle. But, there isn’t just one protein […]

Science

Which Forces Stabilize Protein Structure?

The structure of a protein determines the way that it interacts with other molecules and its role in our bodies. Experimental studies of hydrophobic and hydrogen bonding variants allow us to understand protein structure and protein stability, which are both essential to the study of protein behavior. Proteins: The Workers […]

Nutrition

How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

Here's the three-part skinny on why protein is so important: Protein is the building block of lean muscle mass Muscle mass is the body's main calorie-burning tissue A reduction in muscle mass slows your metabolism, causes weight gain, and increases your risk for diabetes Did you know […]