Here we investigated the pathogenesis of deletion mutant mitochondrial (mt)DNA by generating mice with mutant mtDNA carrying a 4696-basepair deletion (ΔmtDNA4696), and by using cytochrome c oxidase ...

For decades, scientists have theorized that two genetic defects have the potential to essentially “cancel each other out,” restoring normal protein function in the process. A new study confirms this ...

Bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) is a recent technique used in the investigation and direct visualization of protein–protein interactions (PPIs) and interaction between proteins and ...

The importance of including protein in one’s diet has been well-documented. One of the key components of a balanced diet, protein helps to keep muscles, tissues and bones in shipshape. Protein also ...