Sustainably produced, biodegradable materials are an important focus of modern materials science. However, when working with natural materials such as cellulose, lignin or chitin, researchers face a ...

A significant advancement in molecular engineering has produced a large, hollow spherical shell nanostructure through the self-assembly of peptides and metal ions, report researchers from Japan. This ...

Fungi are considered a promising source of biodegradable materials. Empa researchers have developed a new material based on a fungal mycelium and its ...

EM, a high-tech method for creating 3D models of molecules that reveal their inner structures. It occurs during an essential ...

Computer simulations help materials scientists and biochemists study the motion of macromolecules, advancing the development of new drugs and sustainable materials. However, these simulations pose a ...

Protein is arguably the most popular nutrient among Western consumers. Can you have too much of it, and if so, what are the ...

Our cells rely on microscopic highways and specialized protein vehicles to move everything—from positioning organelles to ...

“In addition, it didn’t matter how frequent the protein meals were being consumed for the stimulation of muscle building. For example, it didn’t make a difference whether participants were ...

Researchers at Empa have developed a flexible, tear-resistant material from the mycelium of an edible mushroom. Grown as a ...