Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed a practical, non-genetically modified brewing yeast that produces over nine times higher intracellular ornithine levels than the original yeast. The improved yeast retained normal brewing performance, making it suitable for value-added fermentation.
SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalJournal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 2, 2026
Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a method to reconstruct ancestral rhodopsins that can be produced and experimentally tested in bacteria. This innovation utilizes an insertions-deletions aware sequence reconstruction approach, enabling scientists to study the evolution of functional proteins.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalACS Omega·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 16, 2026
A new chemical tagging approach has been developed to accurately sequence short peptides without relying on databases, opening possibilities for food science, nutrition, and biomedical research. The method successfully identified all 132 peptides with zero errors, highlighting its accuracy and reliability.
SourceKyushu University·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2026
Researchers discovered a single amino acid change that allows coronaviruses to interact with human and bat immune systems differently, shifting the body's response to infection. This alteration enables benign animal viruses to adapt to humans and cause severe disease.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalCell Host & Microbe·DateJun 15, 2026
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A new paper by over 20 protein experts examines widely held propositions about dietary protein, concluding that some science is insufficient or not robust enough to support certain claims. Key findings include the importance of protein quality, individual essential amino acids, and nuance in high-protein intake during weight loss.
SourceNational Pork Board·JournalCritical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJun 8, 2026
A new study reveals that magnetic fields can shape the behavior of biological molecules, influencing their chirality and interaction with electron spin. This discovery could help explain how chemical processes operate in biological systems and may offer new insights into the origins of life.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalChem·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2026
Scientists discovered an anti-CRISPR protein that sabotages CRISPR systems in bacteria by jamming the protein assembly line. This discovery reveals a new mechanism of defense against CRISPR-based gene editing.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature·DateMay 7, 2026
A new chemical pathway has been discovered that can convert amino acids into hydrogen cyanide without requiring methane. Manganese dioxide is the key mineral involved in this reaction, which occurs under a wide range of conditions resembling those of early Earth.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateMay 4, 2026
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Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a new method called SMART that accelerates enzyme evolution and reduces costs by accelerating the selection period from weeks to days. The system uses mRNA display, next-generation sequencing, and bioinformatics to identify superior enzyme variants.
SourceNagoya University·JournalACS Synthetic Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2026
Researchers at the University of Groningen discovered that protein clustering in cells leads to reduced movement and improved efficiency in amino acid production. This finding has practical implications for designing efficient cell factories and increasing substance production inside cells.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalMolecular Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 13, 2026
Researchers found that specific amino acids in the TRPM8 protein of salamanders that prefer cooler environments lead to diminished cold sensitivity. This discovery provides insight into the mechanisms behind temperature-sensing channels in tailed amphibians.
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Rice scientists develop simple method to study pyroglutamate, unlocking new insights into how proteins function and form. The technique uses blueish light to initiate chemistry that allows researchers to find out the roles of this ubiquitous modification.
SourceRice University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2026
Researchers found that D, L-buthionine-(S, R)-sulfoximine (BSO) replicates the anti-obesity effects of sulfur amino acid restriction without causing bone loss in male mice. The study suggests BSO as a promising tool for dissecting the beneficial versus deleterious axes of sulfur amino acid biology.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateMar 13, 2026
Researchers develop mathematical model to capture microbial cooperation and community stability, predicting the outcome of experiments with E. coli strains. The model's results show that auxotrophs contribute to stable communities by trading essential nutrients and limiting growth.
SourceCarl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign·JournalCell Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 24, 2026
Researchers from the University of Ottawa have developed a groundbreaking biomaterial that combines strength, adaptability, and biological compatibility for soft tissue repair. The hydrogel is made from synthetic peptides and can be precisely tailored through chemical design, making it an attractive alternative to existing biomaterials.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 23, 2026
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A recent review of bamboo consumption found promising health benefits, including improved metabolic health, reduced inflammation, and antioxidant activity. However, caution is advised due to potential risks associated with raw or improperly prepared bamboo.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalAdvances in Bamboo Science·DateJan 14, 2026
Researchers discovered the biosynthetic pathway of glycitein, a key soybean isoflavonoid, and its role in plant immunity. They found that GmIF6H1 enzyme catalyzes the production of glycitein, which acts synergistically with glyceollins to defend soybeans against infection by Phytophthora sojae.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 11, 2025
Researchers discovered a low-dose mixture of zinc, serine, and branch-chain amino acids can alleviate behavioral deficits in mouse models of autism by promoting neuronal communication and improving social behaviors. The combination was found to be effective at low doses, whereas individual supplements had no effect.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2025
Researchers discovered that one microorganism can live with a bit of ambiguity in its genetic code, synthesizing two different proteins seemingly at random. This finding contradicts a long-held dogma and has implications for future disease therapies, including treating diseases caused by premature stop codons.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 1, 2025
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A new study found that high tyrosine levels are associated with a shorter lifespan in men, while phenylalanine showed no such link. The researchers suggest that dietary adjustments, such as protein restriction, could help reduce tyrosine levels and support healthier aging.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeNews article·DateNov 13, 2025
A new study suggests that supplementing with BCAAs alongside an exercise program may help reduce fatigue, improve strength, and ease symptoms of depression for older adults. The research found notable improvements in participants who combined a BCAA supplement with an eight-week exercise program.
SourceThe University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center·JournalDietetics·DateOct 30, 2025
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have developed a new approach to understand protein function and stability, identifying amino acids crucial for both with high accuracy. The FSA method combines machine-learning-generated sequences with natural sequences, revealing functional and structural significance of amino acids.
SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalStructure·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 30, 2025
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a new technology that improves protein production efficiency in E. coli by reducing ribosome stalling. By identifying short translational-enhancing peptides, they created an AI prediction model to accurately predict translation enhancement strength for all 160,000 possible tetrapeptides.
SourceNagoya University·JournalRSC Chemical Biology·DateOct 28, 2025
Researchers at Rice University have engineered living cells to use a 21st amino acid that illuminates protein changes in real time, providing a new perspective on the inner workings of life. This breakthrough addresses a long-standing challenge in biology by allowing scientists to track subtle protein changes within living systems.
SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 23, 2025
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A large study in pet dogs has uncovered molecular clues that could shed light on how aging unfolds in pets and people alike. The researchers found that a type of metabolite called post-translationally modified amino acids (ptmAAs) appeared strongly linked with aging across dogs of all breeds, sizes, and sexes.
Researchers discovered bulky amino acids reduce pore size, blocking transport of certain molecules in aquaporin 10.2. This provides a framework for predicting functions of uncharacterized aquaglyceroporins.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2025
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that the stability of alpha amino acid backbones led to their selection as the foundation for proteins. The research proposes an assembly-driven model for the origins of life, offering fresh insight into how chemistry shaped biology.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2025
Researchers at Rice University have developed a 'molecular magnifying glass' that allows them to visualize subtle environmental changes in proteins, which can indicate the earliest stages of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and cancer. This tool provides real-time monitoring of protein microenvironment changes in living cells.
SourceRice University·JournalNature Chemical Biology·DateSep 12, 2025
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A clinical trial found that pork-based meals supported better recovery, mood and anabolic status in military cadets compared to plant-based meals. Cadets who consumed lean pork-based meals showed reduced muscle soreness and inflammation, while improving testosterone levels.
SourceNational Pork Board·JournalNutrients·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 4, 2025
Researchers at UCL successfully chemically linked amino acids to RNA under conditions that could have occurred on early Earth, a significant step towards understanding the origin of protein synthesis. The study demonstrates how RNA might have first come to control protein synthesis.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature·DateAug 27, 2025
A research team at Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf has discovered a specialized transporter for basic amino acids in plants. The RETICULATA1 protein enables the exchange of essential amino acids within the plant, which is crucial for its development and nutrient distribution.
SourceHeinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf·JournalNature Plants·DateAug 22, 2025
Laminin-411 protein and its derived peptide A4G47 exhibit pro-myelinating activity in oligodendrocytes, promoting myelin sheath formation. This discovery advances understanding of myelin sheath formation and potential applications for treating demyelinating diseases.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalGlia·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2025
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Complex organic molecules, precursors to life's building blocks, have been found in a planet-forming disc around the outbursting protostar V883 Orionis. This discovery supports the idea that life's seeds are assembled in space and are widespread.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Astronomy·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeObservational study·DateJul 24, 2025
Researchers developed a CRISPR-based gene-editing system that changes a single molecule within mosquitoes, halting malaria-parasite transmission. The new system is designed to genetically spread the malaria resistance trait until entire populations of the insects no longer transfer the disease-causing parasites.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 23, 2025
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, found that increasing levels of free amino acids in the culture medium can increase intracellular free amino acids and influence flavor compounds in cultured meat. Glutamic acid was the most prominent amino acid, while alanine was higher in conventional beef.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalFood Chemistry·DateJun 9, 2025
Researchers found that amino acids can actively promote RNA polymerization under mild, prebiotic conditions, increasing formation by up to 100-fold. This process is driven by acid-base catalysis, enabling the shuttle of protons in the reaction. The study suggests a mutual dependence between RNA and amino acids, reshaping our understand...
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 6, 2025
A new study published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 4 has found that the drug buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) produces similar reductions in fat mass and weight gain as the sulfur amino acid-restricted diet. BSO may offer a practical alternative to difficult-to-maintain diets for treating obesity.
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A new study suggests that including pork in plant-forward diets makes meals more appealing and just as healthy, offering a higher protein quality score compared to plant-based proteins. The study found that meals with lean pork delivered significantly better results for satisfaction, satiety, and willingness to adopt post-trial.
SourceNational Pork Board·JournalCurrent Developments in Nutrition·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMay 13, 2025
Researchers developed fluorescent polyionic nanoclays that can be customized for medical imaging, sensor technology, and environmental protection. These tiny clay-based materials exhibit high brightness and versatility, enabling precise tuning of optical properties.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateApr 16, 2025
Researchers have developed a palladium-mediated reaction to precisely modify peptides and proteins, overcoming challenges in bioconjugation. The method targets dehydroalanine-containing peptides and proteins, enabling efficient synthesis of structurally unique peptides.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2025
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A team of researchers from Japan directly visualized protein translocation across membranes for the first time, providing insights into the SecYEG-SecA complex dynamics and its role in facilitating protein movement. The study estimated a protein translocation rate of 2.2 amino acid residues per second.
SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 17, 2025
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have made a breakthrough in understanding the role of protein tau in Alzheimer's disease. By identifying specific amino acid modifications that occur before thread-like fibrils form, scientists hope to develop complementary drugs to combat the disease.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalNature Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 11, 2025
Scientists have developed a simple test that induces chemotactic motility in microbes, which could be a strong indicator of life. The test uses L-serine to attract microorganisms and has the potential to detect life on Mars and beyond.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2025
Researchers have identified ALPK2 as a potential therapeutic target for treating heart failure with preserved ejection function (HFpEF). The enzyme is believed to prevent stiff heart conditions through regulating the TPM1 gene. This discovery offers new hope for developing treatment options targeting ALPK2.
SourceNagoya University·JournalThe FASEB Journal·DateJan 30, 2025
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The Bennu samples contain amino acids and nucleobases, building blocks for proteins, as well as ammonia, which can react to form complex molecules under the right conditions. These findings suggest that the conditions necessary for life were widespread across the early solar system, increasing the odds of life existing elsewhere.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJan 29, 2025
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have synthesized a biodegradable nylon precursor through artificial photosynthesis, producing an eco-friendly alternative plastic. The breakthrough utilizes L-alanine and ammonia to create raw materials for a nylon-type biodegradable plastic.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalSustainable Energy & Fuels·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2025
Researchers identified distinct metabolic profiles in skeletal muscle of Taoyuan Black pig compared to Duroc pig, with correlations to intramuscular fat content and lipid metabolism. The study provides insights into the muscle-adipose axis and potential targets for nutritional regulation.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 19, 2025
A recent study revises our understanding of the universal genetic code's evolution, suggesting that early life preferred smaller amino acids over larger ones. The researchers found that amino acids with aromatic ring structures were incorporated into the code later than previously thought, offering clues about other extinct genetic codes.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 12, 2024
A study by Chiba University researchers has identified 106 compounds in pregnant women's serum samples, including phthalates, nitrogenous compounds, and parabens, which may impact biological pathways. The study proposes a non-targeted approach for detecting foreign chemicals and evaluating their potential health effects.
SourceChiba University·JournalEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 5, 2024
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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Researchers from NARO and University of Tokyo successfully enhanced essential amino acids in BSF larvae through biotechnological approaches, boosting histidine and methionine levels by over 2.5 times. This development is expected to contribute to a stable food supply and promote sustainable food production.
SourceNational Agriculture and Food Research Organization·JournalJournal of Insects as Food and Feed·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2024
Researchers found specific gene mutations in barley affect starch synthesis, forming elongated starch granules with altered properties. Mutations disrupt enzymes, altering glucose chain formation and branching.
SourceOkayama University·JournalTheoretical and Applied Genetics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2024
A new study reveals that fecal microbiota transplants can increase Lachnospiraceae bacteria, which outcompete C. diff for resources and alter bile acids to create an environment favorable for other good bacteria to thrive.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalmSphere·TypeObservational study·DateOct 9, 2024
Researchers create a novel paradigm for adding non-canonical amino acids to proteins by using four RNA nucleotides instead of the traditional three. This approach allows for efficient and targeted incorporation of new building blocks into specific sites in target proteins, enabling the creation of tailored proteins with unique functions.
SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateSep 11, 2024
Researchers investigated peptide clumping behavior using molecular dynamics simulations and AI techniques. They discovered that aromatic amino acids enhance aggregation, while hydrophilic ones inhibit it, offering insights into peptide structure and function.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalJACS Au·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 3, 2024
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Guan's lab will apply accumulated experience and methods to study SLC6A14, a sodium-coupled epithelial amino acid co-transporter involved in cancer and several chronic diseases. CryoEM will be used to determine the structure of SLC6A14, providing insight into its substrate specificity and inhibitory mechanisms.
SourceTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center·DateAug 12, 2024
Researchers found that individual responses to proteins and fats can drive insulin production, challenging the long-held belief that fats have negligible effects on insulin release. This study has implications for tailored dietary guidance to manage blood sugar and insulin levels in individuals with diabetes or those at risk.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeObservational study·DateJul 2, 2024
Researchers found a correlation between high homocysteine levels and the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. The study suggests that measuring homocysteine could help clinicians predict the risk of developing severe apnea, enabling early intervention and prevention.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalEuropean Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology·DateJul 1, 2024
A team of researchers from Chiba University has developed a novel one-step process for indole C5-selective bromination of MTIAs, achieving selective modification at the notoriously challenging indole C5 position. The method operates under mild reaction conditions and accommodates various functional groups.
SourceChiba University·JournalChemistry - A European Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 20, 2024
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A recent study decoded the amino acid blueprint of tea plants, revealing nitrogen assimilation's pivotal role in root tissues. This discovery offers a pathway to improve tea cultivation practices and potentially elevate the quality of tea beverages.
SourceNanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science·JournalHorticulture Research·DateJun 20, 2024
A team of researchers from Osaka University used machine learning to identify a highly effective boron-based catalyst for chemical transformations of amino acids and peptides. The new catalyst generates only water as a coproduct and promotes high-yield reactions with minimal environmental impact. By leveraging computational methods, th...
SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 7, 2024