A collaborative effort led by Stuti Sharma, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology at Stony Brook University, resulted in a promising study toward a better ...

Glycolysis isn’t just a biochemistry term—it’s the heartbeat of cellular energy production and a favorite MCAT topic. Knowing its steps, regulation, and enzyme traps can turn confusion into confidence ...

In 2005, a class of compound was discovered that could inhibit the bacterium that causes tuberculosis infections in humans — Mycobacterium tuberculosis 1. Unexpectedly, the target of these drugs was ...

The redox regulation mechanism responsible for efficient production of ATP under varying light conditions in photosynthetic organisms has now been unveiled. Researchers investigated the enzyme ...

Glycolysis, the ancient and universal pathway of breaking down glucose, is more than just a source of energy—it’s a cornerstone of life’s chemistry. From its ten precisely orchestrated steps to its ...

An international research team led by Umeå professor Magnus Wolf-Watz has discovered how the magnesium atom directs the chemistry that catalyzes the production of the energy molecule ATP in a cell.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects over 25% of Canadians and is a leading risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and liver transplant yet despite its ...

ATP, the compound essential for the functioning of photosynthetic organisms such as plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, is produced by an enzyme called “chloroplast ATP synthase” (CF o CF 1). To control ...