Our bodies slow down in many ways as we get older, and that includes how well our cells can clean themselves. Inside nearly every cell, there’s a cleanup crew called autophagy. That’s basically a system where cells break down and recycle damaged parts, like old batteries or broken appliances. It’s l
Our bodies are like super-smart security systems. They know what belongs and what doesn't. Tiny changes in RNA, called modifications, play a big role in this. Over 170 types of these changes have been found. They help control how we grow, stay healthy, and adapt. Recently, scientists made a big dis
Let's talk about a protein called LRRK2, which is linked to Parkinson's disease. This protein is like a multitool with seven different parts, including a kinase and a Roc G domain. Even though we know a lot about how it looks, we're still figuring out how it works. Scientists found out that the Roc
