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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.

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

The current evidence regarding the significance of whey protein for cancer prevention and treatment.

4 Apr 2024

Study highlights anti-inflammatory properties of herbal medicine, Erigeron breviscapus to treat osteoarthritis

Researchers explored using Erigeron breviscapus (EB) as a treatment for osteoarthritis (OA).

4 Apr 2024

Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

Study reveals that childless men are more likely to have decreased renal function and proteinuria than fathers, suggesting an association between male infertility and higher risks of kidney disease.

4 Apr 2024

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

Study explores the differential effects of short and long-duration space missions on muscle protein nitrosylation in astronauts, indicating adaptations and potential impairments in muscle function due to microgravity, and highlights the role of inflight exercise in mitigating some negative effects on muscle health.

3 Apr 2024

Innovative approach to disrupt misfolding of tau proteins in neurodegenerative diseases

A spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD) are due to the accumulation of abnormal, misfolded tau proteins in the brain.

3 Apr 2024

Computational tools predict protein-RNA interactions

Researchers from Aarhus University and the Italian Institute of Technology have discovered how certain proteins can attach to special structures in RNA, called G-quadruplexes.

3 Apr 2024

Researchers find a promising approach to remove amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease starts with a sticky protein called amyloid beta that builds up into plaques in the brain, setting off a chain of events that results in brain atrophy and cognitive decline.

3 Apr 2024

Lurie Children's Hospital administers first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Illinois

On March 27, 2024, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago treated its first patient with ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy – a rare, genetic disease characterized by progressive muscle damage and weakness.

3 Apr 2024

Wastewater surveillance reveals COVID-19 transmission patterns in unsheltered encampments

To better understand COVID-19's spread during the pandemic, public health officials expanded wastewater surveillance.

3 Apr 2024

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Balanced diet linked to better brain health and cognition, large-scale study shows

Study utilizing the UK Biobank data identifies four dietary patterns, revealing the balanced diet subtype promotes superior cognitive functions and mental health outcomes compared to starch-free, vegetarian, or high-protein-low-fiber diets.

3 Apr 2024

Atomic-level structural models of enzymes provide disease insights

When nucleic acids like DNA or RNA build up in a cell's cytoplasm, it sets off an alarm call for the immune system.

2 Apr 2024

Innovative molecular biology technique used to identify targets for Schistosoma mansoni vaccine candidates

Researchers in Brazil have used an innovative technique in molecular biology to identify targets for candidate vaccines against Schistosoma mansoni, the parasite that causes schistosomiasis.

2 Apr 2024

“Zombie neurons” shed light on the cerebellum's critical teaching signals

Nestled at the back of your head, the cerebellum is a brain structure that plays a pivotal role in how we learn, adapting our actions based on past experiences.

2 Apr 2024

Ultrasound alone improves cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, UQ study finds

University of Queensland researchers have found targeting amyloid plaque in the brain is not essential for ultrasound to deliver cognitive improvement in neurodegenerative disorders.

2 Apr 2024

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy.

2 Apr 2024

Rare variants in the YKT6 gene cause new neurological disorder, study finds

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The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

Study highlights anti-inflammatory properties of herbal medicine, Erigeron breviscapus to treat osteoarthritis

Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

Innovative approach to disrupt misfolding of tau proteins in neurodegenerative diseases

Computational tools predict protein-RNA interactions

Researchers find a promising approach to remove amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease

Lurie Children's Hospital administers first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Illinois

Wastewater surveillance reveals COVID-19 transmission patterns in unsheltered encampments

RedShiftBio Welcomes Sebastian Arevalo as New Sales Leader

Balanced diet linked to better brain health and cognition, large-scale study shows

Atomic-level structural models of enzymes provide disease insights

Innovative molecular biology technique used to identify targets for Schistosoma mansoni vaccine candidates

“Zombie neurons” shed light on the cerebellum's critical teaching signals

Ultrasound alone improves cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, UQ study finds

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

Rare variants in the YKT6 gene cause new neurological disorder, study finds

New immunotherapy strategy potentially lays the groundwork for treating autoimmune diseases

Scientists develop trivalent vaccine offering broad protection against coronaviruses

Ketogenic diet can be a powerful aid in treating mental illness

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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