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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.

Chemists reveal a whole new role for molecular mirroring

With the aid of some sea slugs, University of Nebraska–Lincoln chemists have discovered that one of the smallest conceivable tweaks to a biomolecule can elicit one of the grandest conceivable consequences: directing the activation of neurons.

15 Mar 2023

Researchers design a virus-resistant, more useful E. coli bacteria

In a step forward for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, researchers have modified a strain of Escherichia coli bacteria to be immune to natural viral infections while also minimizing the potential for the bacteria or their modified genes to escape into the wild.

15 Mar 2023

Age and sex determine the effects of microbiota on mice's metabolome

The gut handles all ingested foods for further digestion and assimilation. In addition, it harbors a wealth of microbes that produce metabolic byproducts with multiple effects on host physiology. Therefore, changes in the gut microbiome's composition can shift the gut's metabolome as well.

15 Mar 2023

Oral host responses to SARS-CoV-2 predict progression of COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers at the University of North Carolina and the National Institutes of Health determined the associations between oral severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), oral antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms.

14 Mar 2023

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at North Carolina State University reviewed studies on underutilized sources of plant proteins and discussed strategies to enhance yields, extract nutrients and influence the demand and acceptance of new protein sources, especially green leaf biomass.

14 Mar 2023

Research illuminates the role of ATE1 enzyme in cellular stress response

A new paper in Nature Communications illuminates how a previously poorly understood enzyme works in the cell.

13 Mar 2023

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Researchers assessed the role of ACE2 in the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Mar 2023

Newfound mechanism helps the heart to toggle between maintenance and energy-boost mode

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona have discovered a mechanism involving ribosomes which helps the heart toggle between a 'regular maintenance mode' for day-to-day function and an 'energy-boost mode' which aids recovery for high-demand situations including heart attacks.

7 Mar 2023

Leucine deprivation results in antidepressant effects, study shows

Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world and contributes greatly to the global burden of disease.

3 Mar 2023

Gene mutation capable of regulating pain discovered

Pain afflicts at least 1.5 billion people worldwide, and despite the availability of various painkilling drugs, not all forms of pain are treatable.

3 Mar 2023

Gene variant found in individuals of African ancestry dramatically boosts Alzheimer's risk

Stanford Medicine scientists and their colleagues have discovered that a gene variant found almost exclusively in the genomes of individuals of African ancestry dramatically boosts Alzheimer's risk. About 4% of African Americans carry this variant.

1 Mar 2023

New cell-based assay shown to rapidly profile drug resistance to three widely used SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibiting drugs

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers tested three next-generation severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) main protease (Mpro) inhibitors, namely, nirmatrelvir, ensitrelvir, and FB2001, using a novel cell-based assay.

1 Mar 2023

Mass spectrometry-based identification of COVID-19 biomarkers

In a recent study published in the journal Metabolites, researchers reported that mass spectrometry (MS)-based metabolomic approaches have a high potential for biomarker discovery.

28 Feb 2023

The evolution of transmissible variants harboring mutations consistent with immune escape in mild community COVID-19 cases

Researchers investigate whether transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants developed during infection by culturing and sequencing strains obtained from serial oral and nasal samples of community-residing COVID-19 patients.

28 Feb 2023

New insights into how amino acids shaped the genetic code of ancient microorganisms

By simulating early Earth conditions in the lab, researchers have found that without specific amino acids, ancient proteins would not have known how to evolve into everything alive on the planet today-;including plants, animals, and humans.

27 Feb 2023

What is the effect of maternal circulating amino acids on offspring birthweight?

Researchers examined the effect of serum levels of 20 amino acids in a mother during pregnancy on offspring birthweight in a two-sample summary data Mendelian randomization framework.

27 Feb 2023

Study analyzes the potential of a natural amino acid as new way to cure COVID-19

After more than two years since its discovery, six million deaths, and half a billion reported cases, there is still no effective cure for COVID-19. Even though vaccines have lowered the impact of outbreaks, patients that contract the disease can only receive supportive care while they wait for their own body to clear the infection.

24 Feb 2023

Exploring the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of butyrate

In a recent study published in the journal Fermentation, researchers reviewed studies examining the role of butyrate in inflammatory responses, immunological properties, and diseases related to the immune system such as atopic dermatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), psoriasis, and cancer.

24 Feb 2023

A study of the effects of beta-alanine supplements on soldiers' performance

Researchers review the effects of β-alanine supplementation on soldiers’ performance, cognition, and resilience.

22 Feb 2023

Dietary polyphenols may play a role in regulating inflammatory immune responses

PCB2DG, a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory properties, works by targeting and directly interacting with the major glutamine transporter protein, alanine serine cysteine transporter 2 (ASCT2), to inhibit the uptake of glutamine, an important amino acid found in the blood.

22 Feb 2023

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Chemists reveal a whole new role for molecular mirroring

Researchers design a virus-resistant, more useful E. coli bacteria

Age and sex determine the effects of microbiota on mice's metabolome

Oral host responses to SARS-CoV-2 predict progression of COVID-19

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

Research illuminates the role of ATE1 enzyme in cellular stress response

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Newfound mechanism helps the heart to toggle between maintenance and energy-boost mode

Leucine deprivation results in antidepressant effects, study shows

Gene mutation capable of regulating pain discovered

Gene variant found in individuals of African ancestry dramatically boosts Alzheimer's risk

New cell-based assay shown to rapidly profile drug resistance to three widely used SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibiting drugs

Mass spectrometry-based identification of COVID-19 biomarkers

The evolution of transmissible variants harboring mutations consistent with immune escape in mild community COVID-19 cases

New insights into how amino acids shaped the genetic code of ancient microorganisms

What is the effect of maternal circulating amino acids on offspring birthweight?

Study analyzes the potential of a natural amino acid as new way to cure COVID-19

Exploring the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of butyrate

A study of the effects of beta-alanine supplements on soldiers' performance

Dietary polyphenols may play a role in regulating inflammatory immune responses

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