Self Sufficient Cells?

Animal cells cannot produce 9 of the 20 amino acids they need to function. Some researchers are looking to change that.

Self Sufficient Cells?

Animal cells cannot produce 9 of the 20 amino acids they need to function. Some researchers are looking to change that.

essential amino acids

Tracy Vence | Jun 1, 2014 | 2 min read

Using just three dopaminergic neurons, Drosophila larvae can sense whether a food source lacks a full roster of essential amino acids.