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science-tech1 month ago•13 min saved

Space biosignatures demand patience: confirmations of life clues take years

Astronomers detect molecules in space by matching spectral fingerprints from radio and infrared telescopes; while hundreds of astrochemical detections exist, claims of life-related molecules (like glycine in space or phosphine on Venus) have often been revised upon further scrutiny, illustrating that confirming potential biosignatures on distant worlds requires multiple signals, replication by independent teams, and time—so excitement about life’s clues tends to fade into cautious verification.

via The Conversation|

#astrochemistry #biosignatures #exoplanets

wellness1 month ago•78 min saved

Magnesium Trumps Glycine for Deep Sleep, with Glycine Aiding Sleep Onset

Two board-certified doctors compare glycine and magnesium for deep sleep. They say magnesium has stronger evidence for increasing deep sleep time, especially in people with magnesium deficiency, while glycine may improve sleep onset and overall sleep quality though objective deep-sleep benefits are less clear. For best results, both may be taken about 60 minutes before bed (magnesium with food to ease digestion), but dosing should be tailored with a clinician. The takeaway: magnesium is more reliably linked to deeper sleep, while glycine can help you fall asleep faster and wake feeling less groggy.

via Tom's Guide|

#deep-sleep #glycine #magnesium

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Bennu’s Amino Acids Point to Ice-Driven Origins of Life’s Building Blocks

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx samples from the 4.6-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu reveal amino acids, including glycine, can form in space and may arise in icy, radiation-exposed conditions in the early Solar System rather than only in liquid water; this suggests multiple pathways for the building blocks of life and shows Bennu’s isotopic signatures differ from the Murchison meteorite, indicating diverse origins for prebiotic molecules.

via Universe Today|

#amino-acids #bennu #glycine

health3 years ago•5 min saved

Unlocking the Potential of Amino Acids for Depression Treatment

Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered a link between the amino acid glycine and depression through their research on brain cell signaling. They found that a receptor called GPR158, which binds to glycine, is connected to stress-induced depression. The discovery could lead to the development of new antidepressants. Depression affects millions of people, and while numerous medications treat depression, it can be hard to find the right one. More research is needed to target glycine specifically towards the mGlyR receptors in the brain.

via Medical News Today|

#amino-acid #depression #glycine

health3 years ago•5 min saved

Unmasking the Power of Glycine in Treating Depression and Anxiety.

Scientists at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology have discovered that the amino acid glycine can send a “slow-down” signal to the brain, potentially contributing to major depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. The research focused on a receptor called GPR158, which, when bound to glycine, inhibits rather than activates cell activity. This receptor has been renamed mGlyR (metabotropic glycine receptor) and is being pursued as a drug target by startup company Blueshield Therapeutics. Further research is needed to understand the balance of mGlyR receptors and their effect on brain cell activity.

via SciTechDaily|

#anxiety #depression #glycine

health3 years ago•4 min saved

Breakthrough Discovery Offers Hope for Major Depression Treatment.

Scientists at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology have discovered that glycine, a common amino acid, can contribute to major depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders by delivering a "slow-down" signal to the brain. The discovery could lead to the development of new, faster-acting medications for hard-to-treat mood disorders. The researchers identified an orphan G protein-coupled receptor, GPR158, as a metabotropic glycine receptor (mGlyR) that mediates the slow neuromodulatory effects of glycine. Glycine signals through mGlyR to inhibit the production of the second messenger adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate and regulates neuronal excitability in cortical neurons.

via Neuroscience News|

#depression #glycine #health

health3 years ago•4 min saved

Uncovering Triggers and Contributors to Major Depression

A study suggests that glycine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in many mood-boosting and sleep-enhancing supplements, may actually cause anxiety and major depression. Researchers found that glycine plays a role in the development of these diseases, and having too much of it could lead to the development of depression and anxiety. Glycine supplements are sold at stores such as Amazon and The Vitamin Shoppe, but the Florida researchers find that the chemical may instead be the cause of people's mental health issues — not a cure for it. The FDA warns that it is important to consult with a health care professional before using any dietary supplement.

via Daily Mail|

#anxiety #depression #glycine