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

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Researchers from ETH Zurich have modified a bacterial transport system so that it can efficiently introduce large quantities of unnatural amino acids into cells, disguised as a kind of Trojan horse.

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 ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Amino acid supplements have soared in popularity in recent years. Social-media influencers peddle them with promises that they’ll ...

Share on Pinterest High intake of some animo acids, found in different food stuffs, is linked to a higher incidence of diabetes. Image credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images. A new study shows that ...

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, ...

Hippuric acid, or N-benzoylglycine, is an amino acid derivative found in the urine of herbivorous animals. The name is derived from Greek hippos (horse) and ouron (urine). In 1829, the pioneering ...