InfoBiochem | Informational Biochemistry

Depression is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders worldwide, affecting over 280 million people according to the World Health Organization. It is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, fatigue, disturbances in sleep and appetite, cognitive impairment, and, in severe cases, suicidal …

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and each amino acid is distinguished by the chemical nature of its side chain (R-group). Among the twenty standard amino acids, a small subset is characterized by aromatic side chains. Amino acids with aromatic side chains contain a …