In a study published in Science, researchers have resolved, for the first time, the high-resolution crystal structure of the ...

This is a summary of: Liu. H. et al. Viral RNA blocks circularization to evade host codon usage control. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09809-y (2025).

In mice, limited intakes of one specific essential amino acid can slow the effects of aging and even extend their lifespan, research from the US shows. Scientists wonder if these findings could help ...

Valine is a branched-chain amino acid that your body needs for protein synthesis and energy production. Valine is found in animal foods like meat, seafood, dairy, and poultry, as well as plant-based ...

MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut heal itself. In mouse studies, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that release a molecule speeding up tissue ...