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More plant protein, less animal protein tied to lower heart disease risk, not stroke

Research shows that increasing the plant-to-animal protein ratio in diets may lower cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease risks, excluding stroke.

6 Dec 2024

Pregnancy and breastfeeding cause major changes in mothers' intestines

When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune system, are adapted to ensure the health of both mother and child.

6 Dec 2024

New computational pipeline identifies key biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed a novel computational pipeline designed to identify protein biomarkers associated with complex diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD).

6 Dec 2024

Bioengineers develop implantable sensors to monitor inflammation in real time

Proteins are the building blocks of life, and changes in protein levels can indicate improving health or impending illness, including signs of inflammation.

5 Dec 2024

Activating a protein signaling pathway slows prostate cancer growth

A special protein can play a key role in the fight against certain types of prostate cancer. This is shown in a study by an international research group led from Umeå University, Sweden.

5 Dec 2024

Scientists link proteins to Alzheimer’s through cutting-edge genetic method

Researchers have developed MR-SPI, a novel method integrated with AlphaFold3, to identify causal protein biomarkers and predict their 3D structural changes in Alzheimer’s disease. This breakthrough offers insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.

5 Dec 2024

Study sheds light on Kif23's role in embryonic brain development and microcephaly

A team of researchers from Tohoku University, the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University has uncovered a novel molecular mechanism through which Kif23 (a motor protein belonging to the kinesin family) plays a vital role in embryonic brain development.

5 Dec 2024

PAGER technology unlocks new potential for controlling cellular activity

A basic function of cells is that they act in response to their environments. It makes sense, then, that a goal of scientists is to control that process, making cells respond how they want to what they want.

5 Dec 2024

Aging of lung stem cells drives iron deficiency and reduces capacity for tumor formation

Aging induces iron deficiency, reducing stem cell function and tumor growth while enhancing ferroptosis resistance, revealing new cancer prevention strategies.

5 Dec 2024

Replacing carbohydrates with protein and fat improves cholesterol profiles in type 2 diabetes

Research indicates that a carbohydrate-reduced, high-protein diet improves lipid metabolism and reduces liver fat in type 2 diabetes without weight loss.

5 Dec 2024

Creatine and resistance workouts combat sarcopenia

Combining creatine supplementation with resistance training boosts muscle strength, lean mass, and cognitive health in older adults, offering a safe and effective strategy against sarcopenia.

4 Dec 2024

Ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate restores protein balance and targets Alzheimer’s-linked aggregates

Scientists identify β-hydroxybutyrate as a key regulator of protein solubility, offering a novel pathway to combat neurodegeneration in aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

4 Dec 2024

ACMG sets new lifelong guidelines for managing phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency

Updated evidence-based clinical guidelines for phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency diagnosis and management.

4 Dec 2024

Cancer cells block T-cell activation, but new therapies restore immune defenses

Cancer cells impair monocyte-mediated T-cell activation by disrupting inflammatory pathways in the tumor microenvironment. Restoring balance through PGE2 inhibition and IFN-I enhancement could renew immune defenses and improve immunotherapy outcomes.

4 Dec 2024

Aging reduces cancer risk by limiting cell regeneration

When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning.

4 Dec 2024

Scientists identify molecular mechanism behind idiopathic autism

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in communication and social behavior. Approximately 20% of cases are linked to a specific genetic mutation, but the origin of the remaining 80%, known as idiopathic autism, remains a mystery.

4 Dec 2024