Scientists report on their identification of a previously undetected, but widespread, structural feature in the human body that could play a key role in how tissues and organs function, and also ...

The human microbiome comprises a rich ecosystem of microbes that are essential to human health and physiology. In the adult, the microbiota inhabiting each body site is characterized by a distinct ...

Last year DeepMind put forward a compelling a solution to a 50-year-old science problem, demonstrating how its AlphaFold AI could predict the 3D structures of unique proteins, laying the groundwork ...

The cell nucleus is the site of many important biological functions of the eukaryotic cell. These processes include transcription, replication, splicing and ribosome biogenesis. The effect of these ...

It took decades of painstaking research to map the structure of just 17 per cent of the proteins used within the human body, but less than a year for UK-based AI company DeepMind to raise that figure ...

The testes, also known as testicles, are the primary male reproductive organs. They are responsible for producing sperm and ...

Water makes up for around 50-70% of human body weight and is necessary for the daily functioning of the body, including playing key roles in metabolism, maintenance of electrolyte balance, nutrient ...

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is found in the bones, skin, muscles, and tendons. Doctors use collagen in wound healing techniques. Collagen also features in many cosmetic ...

The company has already used its protein-folding AI, AlphaFold, to generate structures for the human proteome, as well as yeast, fruit flies, mice, and more. Back in December 2020, DeepMind took the ...

Neuroscientists have discovered how chronic stress and cortisol can damage the brain. A new study reconfirms the importance of maintaining healthy brain structure and connectivity by reducing chronic ...