Protein’s Pull: The Dietary Dynamics Driving Obesity
Growing Evidence Supporting the Protein Leverage Hypothesis The “protein leverage” hypothesis suggests that humans consume more food when dietary protein is diluted, especially with modern…
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Molecular Mystery Solved – Harvard Scientists Discover a Previously Unknown Way Cells Break Down Proteins
The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions Short-lived proteins control gene expression in cells and execute critical roles ranging from assisting…
Beans vs. Beef: Is Reducing Red Meat Safe for Bone Health and Protein Intake?
New research demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and fava bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids…
Scientists Successfully Extract Stable Antibodies From 800-Year-Old Medieval Human Teeth
A recent study has discovered that teeth may have the ability to preserve antibodies for several centuries. This could provide scientists with a valuable resource…
Animal vs. Plant Protein: New Research Suggests That These Protein Sources Are Not Nutritionally Equivalent
Consuming equal ounce-equivalent portions of animal-based and plant-based protein foods, as per the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, leads to varying levels of essential amino acid…
Scientists Uncover How Proteins Drive Cancer Growth
Understanding of molecular basis of cancer could pave the way for novel treatments. Researchers have conducted an in-depth study on the proteins involved in various…
High Levels of Certain Protein Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Researchers suggest it might serve as a broader indicator of medium-term survival. Elevated troponin levels —a protein normally used to exclude the possibility of a…
Scientists Discover New Promising Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Levels of the TRIM11 protein were found to be reduced in models of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Penn Medicine. The study suggests…
Surprising Finding: Scientists Discover New, Unexpected Mechanism of Cancer Cell Spread
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that a key protein can move to the nucleus of cancer cells when they are…
RNF41 – New Therapeutic Target for Cirrhosis and Liver Inflammation Identified
New research reveals the role of the RNF41 protein in liver fibrosis. The RNF41 protein could be a new therapeutic target in the fight against…
Scientists Discover a New Way To Develop Drugs Without Side Effects
Scientists have discovered a new way to activate G-protein coupled receptors from inside cells, a breakthrough that helps develop drugs without side effects. Have you…
Scientists Discover RELMalpha Protein Protects Females Against Obesity
UC Riverside mouse study describes mechanisms underlying sex differences for obesity. A study at UC Riverside found that female mice are more resistant to obesity…
Tracing the Origin of Life – Researchers Uncover How Primordial Proteins Formed on Prebiotic Earth
Unraveling the mystery of how catalytic organic polymers first appeared on prebiotic Earth will unlock key understandings in the origin of life. Researchers from Tohoku…
MIT’s “FrameDiff” – Generative AI Imagines New Protein Structures That Could Transform Medicine
MIT researchers develop “FrameDiff,” a computational tool that uses generative AI to craft new protein structures, with the aim of accelerating drug development and improving…
Unlocking the Secrets of the Cell: Scientists “Dive” Into the Dark Hole of the Nuclear Pore Complex
A dynamic network within the nuclear envelope’s pores obstructs dangerous intruders. Tiny pores within the cell nucleus are crucial to healthy aging, as they safeguard…
Unlocking the Secrets of “Good Fat” – Protein Discovery Advances Potential Treatments for Obesity and Diabetes
Findings represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat. New research has unlocked…
Cracking the Tubulin Code: A Breakthrough in Cellular Mechanics
Researchers from EPFL and the University of Geneva have developed ‘designer tubulins’ with specific post-translational modifications (PTMs) to advance understanding of tubulin functions. This new…
Scientists Discover Protein That Plays a Key Role in Skin Aging
A scientific collaboration has found that the IL-17 protein plays a key role in skin aging, with its temporary inhibition resulting in delayed aging symptoms….
