Researchers have captured real-time "molecular movies" showing how an enzyme changes shape during catalysis. The study was published in Nature Communications. Using an advanced technique called ...

In the hours after a heart attack, an intravenous dose of the bacterial protein streptokinase can break up blood clots and restore circulation. But it’s not ideal: Like other clot-busting drugs, ...

Enzymes help with specific functions that are vital to the operation and overall health of the body. They help speed up chemical reactions in the human body. They are essential for respiration, ...