Protein has become the darling of the nutrition world for its power to keep you satisfied and help repair and build muscle. Although protein needs vary greatly and are highly individualized, science ...

With a newly developed method that compares AI-generated protein sequences with naturally occurring ones, function- and ...

Amino acids are the building blocks of life. We obtain them from the food we eat, and the body uses them to make proteins, which in turn are used for growth, development, and a multitude of other ...

Amino acids reduce symptoms of alcohol abuse, intoxication and withdrawal Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are often deficient in alcoholics because of chronic malnutrition and ...

Researchers from UNIGE and Marburg show that D-cysteine, the "mirror" form of cysteine, selectively targets certain cancer ...

Lithium-ion batteries power our daily lives, from smartphones to electric cars. However, as demand grows, so does the problem of e-waste. Discarded batteries release toxic chemicals that contaminate ...

Researchers at the Champalimaud Foundation discovered how fruit flies sense when they lack essential amino acids. Missing ...

Glass made from amino acids could be used for optical devices implanted in the body that dissolve away after use. Many glass materials use compounds that aren’t easily recyclable and can be toxic for ...

So, what's the difference between amino acids vs. protein supplements? We’ve spoken with two registered dietitians to help you understand what amino acid supplements are, their touted benefits, if ...