New research has uncovered the mechanism by which amino acids activate TORC1, a key protein in cell growth and autophagy. The research reveals that cysteine…
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Protein condensates (shown here in a microscope image) are critical to the process of gene expression in cells, and condensate formation depends on proteins’ intrinsically…
Scientists at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology have discovered that the amino acid glycine can send a “slow-down” signal to…
The origin of life is a scientific mystery that has captivated researchers for centuries. While there are many theories about how life first arose on…
Carbonaceous chondrites are a type of stony meteorite that is rich in organic compounds, including amino acids. These amino acids, which are the building blocks…
MIT researchers used a technique called dot-plot matrix, which is a way to visually represent amino acid sequences, to compare protein sequences known as “low-complexity…
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or when something stops the flow of blood to a certain region of the brain.…
According to a clinical trial involving 55 to 70-year-old women, adding this nutrient to the diet can strengthen the body’s antioxidant defenses and possibly lower…
A new study confirms the link between an amino acid present in diet and depression. A new study shows, in humans, mice, and flies, that…
Consuming Amino LP7, a specific combination of essential amino acidsAmino acids are a set of organic compounds used to build proteins. There are about 500…
Despite having very similar amino acid sequences, two forms of the protein actin have distinct roles in the body. A Penn Vet-led team showed that…
As many expectant mothers know, getting enough folate is key to avoiding neural tube defects in the baby during pregnancy. But for the individuals who…