A New Brunswick biochemistry professor is using fish to better understand the impact that taurine — an amino acid — could ...

As protein-fortified foods make their way down the grocery aisle, we asked experts if the growing trend is worth paying ...

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

Think creatine and protein are the only essentials for your gym bag? Nutritionists say ignoring glutamine might be the reason ...

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

Alongside the classical 20 protein amino acids, which are used to build proteins, there are more than 1000 non-protein amino acids in nature. Occasional mistakes can mean these non-protein amino acids ...

Biochemists shed light on the evolution of our 20- amino acid toolbox. The genetic code of life depends mainly on 20 amino acids, which can be arranged in various combinations to form proteins. For ...

“Other signs of prolonged insufficient protein intake include leg swelling, anemia, and poor wound healing,” Jones adds.

A new study finds that at least one Archaea has surprisingly flexibility when interpreting genetic code, which goes against a ...