Chirality—often described as "handedness"—is a fundamental property of nature, underlying the behavior of molecules ranging ...

Flaxseeds and hemp seeds are nutrient-rich, but one packs more omega-3s to help support heart health. Learn the benefits of ...

In mice, limited intakes of one specific essential amino acid can slow the effects of aging and even extend their lifespan, research from the US shows. Scientists wonder if these findings could help ...

L-carnitine, also known as levocarnitine, is a naturally occurring amino acid structure that the body produces. It plays a critical role in energy production, converting fat into energy. Most people ...

The general structure of an amino acid consists of a central carbon atom (α-carbon) bonded to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a distinctive R group. The R group varies among the ...

A recent study proposes that future Mars missions should prioritize searching for microbial life or its preserved remains within the planet's ice, rather than in its rocks, clay, or soil. Researchers ...

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at KU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. I always knew I would need to memorize the amino acids and their properties, ...

Rolls of brightly colored plastic. After it is used and discarded, polylactic acid could be used as a feedstock for making the amino acid alanine. Credit: Shutterstock One of the simpler amino acids, ...

The review introduces the molecular subtypes of breast cancer and outlines how altered amino acid metabolism supports tumor growth. It explores key amino acid pathways—including glutamine, serine, ...

Some of these supplement names are getting out of hand. Protein powder? Easy to understand. Creatine? A little tougher, but whatever. And now L-carnitine? It sounds like something straight out of high ...