This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Urea is a small molecule formed as proteins ...

Researchers have singled out a bacterial enzyme behind an imbalance in the gut microbiome linked to Crohn's disease. The new study suggests that wiping out a significant portion of the bacteria in the ...

Enzymes help with specific functions that are vital to the operation and overall health of the human body. They help speed up chemical reactions and are essential for respiration, digestion, muscle ...