Researchers have revealed the genetic and chemical reasons behind the titan arum’s unique warming mechanism and putrid scent.

Dartmouth scientists sniff out the genes — and identify a new chemical compound — that drive titus arum's pungent odor. The ...

Although turkey is one of the best sources of dietary tryptophan, there are plenty of other foods with tryptophan as well.

In this case, an enzyme called CNDP2 joins BHB to amino acids. Furthermore, the most abundant BHB-amino acid, BHB-Phe, can ...

The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious ...