Tryptophan is an essential amino acid critical for protein synthesis in humans that has
emerged as a key player in the microbiota-gut-brain axis. It is the only precursor for the …

Western societies notice an increasing interest in plant-based eating patterns such as
vegetarian and vegan, yet potential effects on the body and brain are a matter of debate …

The Covid-19 pandemic led to lockdowns in several parts of the world and, hence, changed
some daily habits, including social interactions, the ability to perform sports, and—possibly …

With increasing age, the immune system undergoes a remodeling process, termed
immunosenescence, which is accompanied by considerable shifts in leukocyte …

Following its predecessor, the second edition of Amino Acids: Biochemistry and Nutrition
presents exhaustive coverage of amino acids in the nutrition, metabolism and health of …

The microbiome in the gut is a diverse environment, housing the majority of our bacterial
microbes. This microecosystem has a symbiotic relationship with the surrounding …

Studies have shown that diet and nutrition play significant roles in the prevention of
depression and its clinical treatment. The present review aims to provide a clear …

One of the goals of this research was to develop an electrochemical sensor that had the
ability to determine the target analyte and was both cheap and non-toxic. Another goal was …

In the past, accelerated tryptophan breakdown was considered to be a feature of clinical
conditions, such as infection, inflammation, and malignant disease. More recently, however …

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious challenge for societies around the globe as entire
populations have fallen victim to the infectious spread and have taken up social distancing …