By Tarun Sai Lomte A large genetic analysis suggests that one amino acid linked to protein metabolism could influence how ...

Tea quality depends on a delicate balance between amino acids and secondary metabolites, yet how these compounds are coordinated at the molecular level has remained unclear.

The shikimate pathway is fundamental for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids—tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylalanine—in plants, bacteria and fungi. This pathway, which is absent in mammals, has ...