A new computational study led by University at Buffalo scientists and published April 21 in Biophysical Journal sheds light ...

Crenarchaeol is a large, closed-loop lipid that is present in the membranes of ammonium-oxidizing archaea. In comparison to other archaeal membrane lipids, crenarchaeol is very complex and, so far, ...

A research team has unraveled the three-dimensional structure and molecular mechanism of ATP citrate lyase (ACLY). This is a central metabolic enzyme -- a protein that accelerates chemical reactions - ...

Much of the discussion on cholesterol focuses on its negative effects. However, cholesterol helps with various bodily functions, including cell building and repair, bile production, and hormone ...

Cholesterol is a natural substance in the human body, and it plays an important role in keeping us healthy. It helps build ...

Scientists are rethinking how to treat a widespread genetic cholesterol disorder by targeting particle production instead of ...