In a peer-reviewed analysis, scientists quantify amino acids before and after our “last universal common ancestor.” The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is the single life form that branched into ...

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 ...

Experts have been diving into the world of an amino acid that's been making waves for its body benefits: glutamine. So, what is this compound, and why is it getting all the buzz? The popularity of ...

The first thing they noticed was that the infected mice were not eating as much—a sign of likely metabolic changes.

Abby Grimm, RD is a registered dietitian with FWDFuel. While a lot goes into how we feel, there is one powerful amino acid called L-tyrosine that could help increase happiness, improve memory, and ...