Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins and play central roles as intermediates in myriad metabolic pathways. In medical biochemistry, they are not only recognised for their ...

It's not pleasant to shiver from the cold, but for some, it has the appeal of making the body burn more energy as heat than ...

David Baker, Nobel Prize laureate and UW biochemistry professor, detailed the design and applications of new proteins using ...

Researchers from UNIGE and Marburg show that D-cysteine, the "mirror" form of cysteine, selectively targets certain cancer cells.

Janelia researchers have uncovered a novel way that two of the structures inside cells—the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and ...

With a newly developed method that compares AI-generated protein sequences with naturally occurring ones, function- and ...

Proteins are the molecular machines that make all living things hum. They stop deadly infections, heal cells, capture energy from the sun and so much more. Proteins are built by stringing together ...

The body needs 20 different amino acids to maintain good health and normal functioning. People must obtain nine of these amino acids, called the essential amino acids, through food. Amino acids are ...

It is often said that exercise is the best medicine, but for many older adults, it can be a prescription that is increasingly ...

The findings, which detail how amino acids shaped the genetic code of ancient microorganisms, shed light on the mystery of how life began on Earth. "You see the same amino acids in every organism, ...

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are supplements that are popular among athletes and those looking to build muscle. Amino acids help the body build protein, which is vital for building and growing ...