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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Transgenic carrots producing nisin protein show promise as natural food preservatives

Study explores the production of nisin protein in transgenic carrots, demonstrating its potential as a natural preservative effective against bacterial pathogens in food and juices.

18 Dec 2023

Scientists crack the code for targeting cancer's 'death star' protein

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, Spain, and the Wellcome Sanger Institute near Cambridge, UK, have comprehensively identified the allosteric control sites found in the protein KRAS.

18 Dec 2023

Oxidized amino acids signal damaged photosynthesis proteins for repair

Photosynthesis refers to the fundamental biological process of the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by chlorophyll (a green pigment) containing plants.

18 Dec 2023

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

18 Dec 2023

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

A new study Dec. 18 in Nature reports an AI-driven advance in biotechnology with implications for drug development, disease detection, and environmental monitoring.

18 Dec 2023

Chia genome sequenced, revealing potential health benefits

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Plant Science, researchers presented the assembly of the chia reference genome.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study investigated the long-term cardiometabolic effects of postprandial insulin hypersecretion in pregnant women, finding that higher insulin responses post-meals were linked to better beta-cell function and lower glucose levels, with reduced risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes over a 5-year period.

17 Dec 2023

Fasting-mimicking diet shows unique benefits in cardiovascular health, study finds

Study compares the fasting-mimicking diet and the Mediterranean diet in reducing cardiovascular disease risk among obese adults with hypertension, revealing unique benefits of each diet.

17 Dec 2023

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Study finds that consumption of red, processed, and unprocessed meat significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting the benefits of substituting meat with nuts, legumes, and dairy.

17 Dec 2023

Study links omicron's cellular senescence to inflammation and long-COVID risk

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 23, entitled, "Uncovering a unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: selective induction of cellular senescence."

15 Dec 2023

Spatial and subtype-specific regulation of ribosomal RNA genes in Arabidopsis revealed

Arabidopsis thaliana is a species grown worldwide for genetic research and was the first plant to have its complete set of chromosomes (its genome) sequenced.

15 Dec 2023

Unlocking radiation resistance: Missing protein key to suppressing cancer-fighting cells

A new study finds that radiation therapy (RT) suppresses a key protein called bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) and activates immune suppressive cells.

15 Dec 2023

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Exposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist.

15 Dec 2023

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

In a landmark study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart.

15 Dec 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

15 Dec 2023

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Transgenic carrots producing nisin protein show promise as natural food preservatives

Scientists crack the code for targeting cancer's 'death star' protein

Oxidized amino acids signal damaged photosynthesis proteins for repair

Study unlocks muscle-boosting algae magic

Deep learning designs high-affinity protein binders for bioactive helical peptides

Chia genome sequenced, revealing potential health benefits

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Fasting-mimicking diet shows unique benefits in cardiovascular health, study finds

Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources

Study links omicron's cellular senescence to inflammation and long-COVID risk

Spatial and subtype-specific regulation of ribosomal RNA genes in Arabidopsis revealed

Unlocking radiation resistance: Missing protein key to suppressing cancer-fighting cells

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

U.S. adults get a third of daily added sugar from snacking, research shows

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

New dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against multiple virus strains

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