MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut heal itself. In mouse studies, a cysteine-rich ...

A machine-learning model computationally breaks down how segments of amino acid chains determine a protein's function, which could help researchers design and test new proteins for drug development or ...

It is often said that exercise is the best medicine, but for many older adults, it can be a prescription that is increasingly ...

ADP-ribosylation is an ancient post-translational modification found in viruses, bacteria and eukaryotes 1. It is catalyzed by members of the ART superfamily of proteins, which transfer ADPr from ...

A recent University of Reading study found that participants who added walnuts to their breakfast performed better on memory ...

D-serine is a representative D-form amino acid and has crucial roles in mammals, but its role in non-mammals is unclear. Researchers from Japan recently uncovered a functional role of D-serine in a ...

Examining gut health from a different angle, Flinders University’s Associate Professor Robyn Meech is looking at what can trigger colon cancer – and she believes bile acids may provide a significant ...

New research suggests omega-3s may not protect against cognitive decline. June 13, 2012— -- Despite doctors' advice that omega-3 fatty acids can prevent a decline in cognitive function, a new ...