Enzymes catalyze nearly all of the chemical reactions that occur in biological systems. Enzymes are generally proteins but also include catalytic DNA and catalytic RNA. As effective biological ...

Structural and cellular assays and molecular dynamics simulations reveal the mechanism of action of γ-glutamyl carboxylase, which involves cholesterol and vitamin K. Protein kinase R-like ...

Elevated liver enzymes can occur for many reasons. Most often, elevated liver enzymes are temporary and resolve on their own without treatment. Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional ...

The team evaluated more than 4,000 clones before identifying an enzyme S N Ar1.3 that contains six mutations and is 160-fold more active than the parent enzyme.

The engineered enzymes had similar gene-editing efficiency and reduced immune responses compared to standard nucleases in mice. Appearing today in Nature Communications, the findings could help ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analyzed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars locked ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — A new study has highlighted the potential of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes, blueberries, and raspberries, to enhance female fertility. The systematic review ...

Temperature affects enzyme-catalysed reactions by influencing the rate at which they occur. For a reaction to occur between an enzyme and substrate the two molecules need to collide. At lower ...

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The undergraduate Biology major is among the most popular at William & Mary. The department also offers a graduate program leading to a master’s degree. Representing a wide diversity of research and ...