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Amino Acid is one of several molecules that join together to form proteins. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins.

Glutamate key to unlocking liver regeneration after acute damage

The liver is a vital organ, crucial to digestion, metabolism and the elimination of toxins. It has a unique ability, regeneration, which allows it to replace liver cells damaged by the very toxins that these cells eliminate.

26 Mar 2025

Novel drug nitisinone could help reduce malaria spread by killing mosquitoes

In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial.

26 Mar 2025

Study links kynurenine pathway to adolescent depression

Depression is a mental health condition that affects 280 million people worldwide. It is twice as common in women than men and this pattern starts to develop during adolescence.

25 Mar 2025

Eye drops show potential to slow progression of human degenerative retinal diseases

Treatment shows potential to slow the progression of human degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa.

21 Mar 2025

Natural compounds identified as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for effective therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.

20 Mar 2025

Novel cyclic peptide antagonist can be a promising therapeutic approach for MASH

The farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a bile acid nuclear receptor that plays a crucial role in regulating bile acid and sterol metabolism.

14 Mar 2025

Breakthrough peptide inhibitor effective against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, infects cells by binding its spike protein to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors.

14 Mar 2025

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

10 Mar 2025

Naturally occurring molecule suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss

A naturally occurring molecule identified by Stanford Medicine researchers appears similar to semaglutide - also known as Ozempic - in suppressing appetite and reducing body weight.

6 Mar 2025

Researchers uncover key biological mechanism that prevents sperm-egg fusion

A Yale-led research team has uncovered how a naturally occurring biological mechanism found in mammals is able to prevent sperm cells from interacting with an egg, preventing fertilization.

3 Mar 2025

Cheese isn't just food—it’s a microbiome booster, study confirms

Scientists reveal that cheese-derived bacteria, particularly less abundant strains, can shape gut microbiota and enhance metabolic functions, underscoring the impact of fermented foods on gut health.

3 Mar 2025

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

A synthetic microbiome therapy, tested in mice, protects against severe symptoms of a gut infection that is notoriously difficult-to-treat and potentially life threatening in humans, according to a team of researchers at Penn State.

3 Mar 2025

Scientists develop fenugreek-based nanoparticles to enhance diabetes drug effectiveness

Researchers explored L-arginine-loaded lipid nanoparticles from fenugreek seed oil, finding they enhance drug stability and bioavailability, showing promise for diabetes treatment.

2 Mar 2025

New chemical reaction enables precise functionalization of peptides and proteins

Pharmaceutical scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel chemical reaction that enables the precise functionalization of peptides and proteins.

28 Feb 2025

Study reveals how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer's disease

Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs.

28 Feb 2025

Lean and oily fish consumption linked to slower disability progression in MS

A high dietary intake of lean and oily fish may slow the progression of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a comparative population based study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

25 Feb 2025

Machine learning algorithm decodes immune system’s hidden data for disease detection

Your immune system harbors a lifetime's worth of information about threats it's encountered - a biological Rolodex of baddies.

24 Feb 2025

CBD boosts endurance in mice by reshaping gut bacteria and enhancing muscle performance

Study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) enhances endurance exercise in mice by reshaping gut microbiota, boosting mitochondrial function, and altering muscle fiber composition for improved performance.

20 Feb 2025

Cancer cells cooperate to source nutrients and support tumor growth

Cancer cells work together to source nutrients from their environment-a cooperative process that was previously overlooked by scientists but may be a promising target for treating cancer.

19 Feb 2025

Plant immune responses may offer insights into human brain diseases

A groundbreaking study led by a team of researchers at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has revealed a surprising biochemical connection between plant immune responses and human neurological health.

19 Feb 2025

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Further Reading

Glutamate key to unlocking liver regeneration after acute damage

Novel drug nitisinone could help reduce malaria spread by killing mosquitoes

Study links kynurenine pathway to adolescent depression

Eye drops show potential to slow progression of human degenerative retinal diseases

Natural compounds identified as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Novel cyclic peptide antagonist can be a promising therapeutic approach for MASH

Breakthrough peptide inhibitor effective against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Naturally occurring molecule suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss

Researchers uncover key biological mechanism that prevents sperm-egg fusion

Cheese isn't just food—it’s a microbiome booster, study confirms

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

Scientists develop fenugreek-based nanoparticles to enhance diabetes drug effectiveness

New chemical reaction enables precise functionalization of peptides and proteins

Study reveals how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer's disease

Lean and oily fish consumption linked to slower disability progression in MS

Machine learning algorithm decodes immune system’s hidden data for disease detection

CBD boosts endurance in mice by reshaping gut bacteria and enhancing muscle performance

Cancer cells cooperate to source nutrients and support tumor growth

Plant immune responses may offer insights into human brain diseases

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