So how does protein synthesis make hair? If you've looked at the activity (or even the text version of the activity), you know how a section of DNA instructs a cell how to make a protein. Actually, ...

Protein is having a moment. Crucial to helping the body build muscle, bones, cartilage, skin and blood, protein has begun cropping up as an additive in everything from cookies and chips to beverages.

If you’re following a low carb or ketogenic (keto) diet, you may use protein powders to supplement your diet. While you can likely meet your protein needs with food alone, protein powders offer a ...

Protein transport involves the movement of a protein from one cellular or extracellular compartment to another. Protein transport can be facilitated by a variety of pathways including membrane ...

Protein translocation is a process by which proteins move between cellular compartments. Short amino-acid sequences within a protein, known as signal peptides or signal sequences, can direct its ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with ...

Collagen is a type of protein. Certain foods, such as animal skin and ligaments, are rich in collagen. Collagen is also available as a supplement. Many people hoping to support the health of their ...