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Amino Acid is one of several molecules that join together to form proteins. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins.

Newly identified amino acid may play key role in predicting outcomes and treatment of long COVID

University of Alberta researchers have identified an amino acid that may play a key role in predicting poor clinical outcomes and the treatment of long COVID.

26 Oct 2023

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

Researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

20 Oct 2023

Cultivating strength: How yogurt boosts skeletal muscle health

This comprehensive review in Nutrients explores yogurt as a protein source, highlighting its beneficial effects on skeletal muscle health and digestibility compared to milk. The study suggests that yogurt not only aids in muscle protein synthesis but could also be advantageous in maintaining muscle mass during weight loss programs.

16 Oct 2023

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Patients with long COVID – the long-term symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or memory loss in the months or years following COVID-19 – can exhibit a reduction in circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, according to new research published today in Cell.

16 Oct 2023

Study reveals molecular mechanism behind new DOT1L-related disorder

A study from the laboratory of Dr. Hugo J. Bellen, a distinguished service professor at Baylor College of Medicine and a principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital, has discovered that gain-of-function variants in the DOT1L gene cause a new disorder.

13 Oct 2023

New insights into coronavirus E channel could lead to antiviral drugs

The genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus encodes 29 proteins, one of which is an ion channel called E. This channel, which transports protons and calcium ions, induces infected cells to launch an inflammatory response that damages tissues and contributes to the symptoms of Covid-19.

13 Oct 2023

EVScape: New tool to forecast which SARS-CoV-2 variants could dodge our immunity

Researchers have developed EVScape, a predictive tool that identifies which SARS-CoV-2 strains are most likely to evade host immunity. Utilizing a deep generative model and structural information, the tool offers early warning about viral variants, aiding in the timely development of effective vaccines and treatments.

12 Oct 2023

New glutamine sensor could revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment of geriatric diseases

In 2023, life expectancy in Korea will be 83.6 years, the third highest among OECD countries, and it is steadily increasing every year.

11 Oct 2023

Discovery of a novel therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer

A novel amino acid transporter-based therapeutic target for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

10 Oct 2023

Drug combo safely decreases pancreatic cancer growth in mice

A new combination of treatments safely decreased growth of pancreatic cancer in mice by preventing cancer cells from scavenging for fuel, a new study finds.

9 Oct 2023

Antigenic cartography decodes the mysteries of SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccines

Using antigenic cartography, researchers analyzed cross-reactivity patterns of SARS-CoV-2 variants and the effect of spike-protein changes on post-infection and vaccination immune responses. The study illuminated unique neutralization profiles and underscored the evolving defense mechanisms with repeated immunizations.

8 Oct 2023

Study reveals key driver of metabolic rewiring in liver cancer cells

Cancer cells are chameleons. They completely change their metabolism to grow continuously. University of Basel scientists have discovered that high levels of the amino acid arginine drive metabolic reprogramming to promote tumor growth.

6 Oct 2023

Study reveals unexpected variation in genetic code of protist

Scientists testing a new method of sequencing single cells have unexpectedly changed our understanding of the rules of genetics.

6 Oct 2023

Breakthrough antibody therapy targets Alzheimer's risk gene, offers hope for effective treatment

Researchers introduced and characterized a novel platform based on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

6 Oct 2023

Researchers spearhead a new method to hone in on new cancer drug targets

Searching for new ways to block the growth of cancer cells is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of those proteins can be precisely targeted by drugs to treat cancer safely and effectively.

5 Oct 2023

Green, matcha, and black tea: Effective weapons against Omicron subvariants, research reveals

The efficacy of tea and its catechins in deactivating the Omicron subvariant.

5 Oct 2023

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.

4 Oct 2023

Wood cookstove use linked to gastric cancer risk

Researchers conducted a population-based study with a case–control design in rural areas of Honduras in Central America to examine whether wood cookstove use by indigenous populations was associated with increased risk of stomach cancers, including gastric adenocarcinoma.

4 Oct 2023

New CRISPR-based gene-editing tool could lead to better treatments for genetic disorders

A new CRISPR-based gene-editing tool has been developed which could lead to better treatments for patients with genetic disorders.

29 Sep 2023

New protein identified as substrate for histidine methylation

Proteins are subject to post-translational chemical modifications that result in functional diversity. Methylation is one such modification that is generally believed to occur on lysine and arginine residues.

29 Sep 2023