New research shows that adding bananas to berry smoothies can significantly reduce the body's absorption of healthy flavanols due to the enzyme polyphenol oxidase.
Scientists have identified the enzyme IDOL as a potential new target for Alzheimer's treatment, finding that its removal from neurons significantly reduced amyloid plaques and improved brain resilience in lab studies.
RIKEN researchers identified the ngly2 gene responsible for an acid-active deglycosylating enzyme in fish embryos and determined its molecular structure, suggesting its role in aquatic adaptation.
Researchers have decoded how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare compound with cancer-fighting potential, identifying two key enzymes involved in its creation.