The cells in living organisms are constantly making proteins. Ribosomes, the RNA-protein complexes that make other proteins, ...

MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut heal itself. In mouse studies, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that release a molecule speeding up tissue ...

SKIN WOUND healing is a highly complex and dynamic process, progressing through overlapping phases of haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation and tissue remodelling. Any disruption in these stages ...

Jimmy Kimmel's temporary ousting from late-night TV drew ire from hundreds of Hollywood stars. In a shocking turn of events, The Walt Disney Company, ABC's parent company, announced in a statement on ...

Amino acids are absolutely essential to our health—and for life itself. They are the so-called “building blocks” of proteins. They play a key role in the growth, repair, and maintenance of almost ...

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 tumor microenvironment is not just a site of cancer growth—it is a high-stakes metabolic contest where tumor and immune cells vie for limited resources. Amino acids, once seen as passive nutrients ...

Scientists have found that cutting cysteine triggers fat to burn energy instead of storing it. This shift from white to brown fat could open the door to powerful new weight loss strategies. Credit: ...

The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors. These specialized cells are responsible for receiving light and transmitting visual information to ...

When the skin is injured, a stem cell’s survival instincts kick in. New research reveals that a simple amino acid, serine, helps push stem cells to abandon hair growth in favor of wound healing, ...