Protein scientists could improve reproducibility and coordination across the field by rallying around a small, shared set of "model proteins," according to a new Perspective by Connecticut College ...

This graphic outlines a proposed model protein system that pairs widely used reference proteins with shared benchmarks and reporting standards to support reproducible and comparable protein research.

Proteins are the workhorses that keep our cells running, and there are many thousands of types of proteins in our cells, each performing a specialized function. Researchers have long known that the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Marc Zimmer, Connecticut College (THE CONVERSATION) Fruit flies, mice, zebra fish, ...