In a systematic review, researchers found plenty of benefits of taking BCAAs after exercise, including lowering muscle ...

To ensure that protein production in our cells runs smoothly, the protein complex NAC slows down the rate of protein ...

A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes in on injured brain tissue, ...

In mice, limited intakes of one specific essential amino acid can slow the effects of aging and even extend their lifespan, ...

Researchers from ETH Zurich have succeeded in introducing large quantities of unnatural amino acids into bacteria, enabling ...

All nuts can be considered a good source of healthy polyunsaturated fats, Rizzo explains, specifically omega-3 fatty acids.

The research shows for the first time that this compound, which consists of four amino acids, can produce therapeutic effects in brain injuries on its own, without requiring the administration of any ...

There are about as many performance supplements on the market as there are protein-packed foods in a WH editor’s fridge. (Hint: It’s a lot.) A biggie as of late? Amino acids, which are the building ...

Mutations can occur on several levels, including genetic, but can also take the form of amino acid replacements during protein synthesis. Amino acid replacements can be deleterious, neutral, or ...

A sleep-inducing molecule humans use to make proteins was found, along with other amino acids, on an asteroid named Bennu.