At any given moment, the human genome spells out thousands of genetic words telling our cells which proteins to make. Each word is read by a molecule known as a tRNA. "We've long thought of these ...

61 codons specify one of the 20 amino acids that make up proteins 3 codons are stop codons, which signal the termination of protein synthesis Importantly, the genetic code is nearly universal, shared ...

Umami has a savory or “meaty” flavor, and it can boost boost a dish’s flavor as well as curb your appetite. The taste comes from the presence of glutamic acid, which is typically present in ...