D-amino acids have been previously shown to function as biomarkers for diseases such as kidney disease. However, the significance of D-amino acids in viral infection has not yet been explored, ...

Genetic Code Supports Targeted Insertion of Two Amino Acids by One Codon Science, 323 (5911), 259-261 DOI: 10.1126/science.1164748 Subscribe to the feed Related Topics ...

Cholera bacteria use specific D-amino acids to escape unfavorable niches and form complex ecological systems. This is shown by a study led by a research group at Umeå University, Sweden. The ...

Understanding this decision-making will provide deeper insights into the ecological importance of D-amino acids in enabling bacterial adaptation to stress,” concludes professor Felipe Cava. Reference: ...