The recent focus on kokumi, the so-called sixth taste, may have you wondering about this umami-related sensation. Here are 8 ...

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You can follow him on Threads. A constellation of social media wellness influencers, YouTubers, and podcasters have been extolling the health benefits of peptides. There seems to be a peptide for ...

Porcine β-defensin 5, or pBD-5, is a host defense peptide (HDP) that may help to reduce the industry's reliance on antibiotics. Also known as antimicrobial peptides, HDPs are naturally occurring ...

Merck & Co.'s peptides could be undergoing a transformation into oral tablets thanks to a $493 million licensing deal the company inked with Austria-based drug delivery technology maker Cyprumed.

Peptides are smaller versions of proteins. They may provide pro-aging support, anti-inflammatory, or muscle-building properties. However, more research is still necessary to understand their risks ...

In a new study, the researchers identified a key molecule produced by plant roots, a small peptide called CLE16, that encourages plants and beneficial soil fungi to interact with each other.

Last week, Merck entered into a non-exclusive license and option agreement with Cyprumed GmbH, aiming to enhance its peptide offerings through innovative oral delivery technology. Despite this ...