Amino acids are characterized by their central carbon atom, known as the α-carbon, which is bonded to an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a variable side chain ...

Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied ...

BACKGROUND: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has become the most prevalent type of heart failure, but ...

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet. The ...

Both Shah and Hartog agree that legumes, which include foods such as beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas, are one of the best ...

Research at IIT-Madras shows how peptides can control hypertension, potentially leading to new treatments for high blood pressure.

Ranging from 4-6g per serving in most protein supplements, BCAA stands for branched-chain amino acids, and are essential nutrients which the body does not produce on its own. That means it can ...

The loss of muscle mass and strength poses an increasingly significant challenge for an aging society. Prof. Kristina ...

Feeding chickens a low-protein diet has led to a notable reduction in the environmental impact of poultry farming. However, ...

The loss of muscle mass and strength poses an increasingly significant challenge for an ageing society. Prof. Kristina Norman's team at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE ...

The molecules may be remnants of fatty acids, which form cell membranes in Earth’s organisms, though they might have formed ...

The search for evidence of life on Mars just got a little more interesting with the discovery of large organic molecules in a ...