These and other discoveries have left scientists wondering if any off-world amino acids might have once helped life evolve ...

Scientists have discovered numerous organic compounds in samples from the asteroid Bennu, including key amino acids and the building blocks of DNA and RNA. This discovery suggests that the components ...

Theanine, a unique non-proteinogenic amino acid, is a signature component of tea, shaping its umami taste and influencing its health benefits. The accumulation of theanine in tea leaves is a ...

A new study has unveiled the intricate genetic mechanisms that regulate theanine accumulation in tea plants—a key determinant ...