Human-specific gene variant may hold key to evolution of language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...
Tag: Amino Acid
Scientists pinpoint metabolic failure as the cause of muscle loss in aging
New research pinpoints faulty branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolism as a driving force behind sarcopenia, highlighting a potential pathway to ...
Yale rewrites genetic code for new proteins
Synthetic biologists from Yale were able to re-write the genetic code of an organism - a novel genomically recoded organism ...
Novel hMPV strains linked to rising respiratory infections in young children
Emerging human metapneumovirus (hMPV) strains spark concerns and opportunities in managing respiratory infections in kids. Short Communication: Emerging lineages A2.2.1 ...
Protein-packed foods may not be as healthy as you think, study finds
A new study reveals that foods marketed with protein claims often mislead consumers, as most are high in sodium, fat, ...
Drug repurposing offers hope for SYNGAP1 patients
The SynGAP Research Fund 501(c)(3) has awarded a pair of grants to Dr. Clement Chow, a geneticist and Associate Professor ...
Human gut microbiome: A source of new antibiotic peptides
Study: Mining human microbiomes reveal an untapped source of peptide antibiotics. Image Credit: nobeastsofierce / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published ...
Study links low oxytocin levels to symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome
In a recent systematic review published in Current Issues in Molecular Biology, researchers from Portugal examined and discussed the role ...
Tryptophan digestion by gut microbiome spurs arthritis inflammation
A University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member says she and her colleagues have identified the means in which ...
A high-protein diet and elevation in the amino acid leucine may contribute to buildup of plaque in arteries
In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers conducted clinical studies on murine animals and humans to evaluate the ...