Plants produce all amino acids essential for human life. This commonly occurs in specialised cell organelles, so-called plastids. A research team headed by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) ...

Although the myriad proteins found in all life are largely built from a set of 20 amino acids, many other amino acids exist in nature, and it remains a curiosity as to why some were ultimately ...

Think creatine and protein are the only essentials for your gym bag? Nutritionists say ignoring glutamine might be the reason ...

Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the fundamental building blocks of proteins. They play a crucial role in the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. Amino ...

In a systematic review, researchers found plenty of benefits of taking BCAAs after exercise, including lowering muscle ...

Heteromeric amino acid transporters (HATs) comprise a group of membrane proteins that belong to the solute carrier (SLC) superfamily. They are formed by two different protein components: a light chain ...

To ensure that protein production in our cells runs smoothly, the protein complex NAC slows down the rate of protein ...

The lexicon of life is so limited. If only scientists could expand its repertoire of building blocks, they could revolutionise our ability to build huge, complex proteins that could lead to a new ...

Stimulant medicines are the most common way doctors treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But you might be looking for ways to help with your ADHD symptoms without the possible side ...