Essential Amino Acids: Chart, Abbreviations and Structure Explore the roles, properties and origins of the 20 amino acids that shape protein structure and power essential processes in the body.

Newly-revealed amino acid function could be used to boost antioxidant levels Date: December 14, 2016 Source: Kobe University Summary: A Japanese research team has become the first in the world to ...

Methionine is an amino acid that produces several important molecules in your body. Here's a detailed look at how it works, sources and potential side effects.

Researchers from Japan recently uncovered a functional role of D-serine in a marine invertebrate, which may provide insight into the evolution of D-amino acid function in organisms.