21 results for "protein"
🧘 Health & WellnessSimple Blood Test Spots Cancer in Hard-to-Diagnose Patients
Swedish researchers developed a blood test that identifies cancer in patients with vague symptoms like fatigue or weight loss, solving one of medicine's toughest diagnostic challenges. The test analyzes protein patterns to distinguish cancer from other serious conditions with high accuracy.
🧘 Health & WellnessMost Americans Already Eat Enough Protein, Study Finds
Scientists are debunking the protein craze sweeping social media and supermarkets. Turns out, you're probably already getting everything you need from regular meals.
🧘 Health & WellnessNew Heart Failure Treatment Shows Promise in Early Study
Scientists may have found a way to help millions with a stubborn form of heart failure by targeting a protein that makes heart muscles too stiff. Early research in mice shows the approach could restore flexibility to struggling hearts.
💡 SolutionsLondon Startups Win £1.5M to Fight Food Waste With Insects
Two London startups just won a major global competition by turning food waste into protein with insects and saving palm trees with AI. They're sharing £1.5 million to scale their solutions across the Middle East and beyond.
🧘 Health & WellnessNew Heart Failure Treatment Shows Promise in Mice Study
Scientists have discovered a way to make stiff heart muscles more flexible by targeting a specific protein, offering new hope for millions living with a common form of heart failure. Early results in mice show the approach could help patients enjoy better quality of life and more precious time with family.
🧘 Health & WellnessYale Scientists Unlock Why Colds Hit Some Harder Than Others
Yale researchers grew miniature noses in a lab and discovered why the same cold virus leaves some people sniffling while others end up bedridden. The secret lies not in the virus itself, but in how quickly your body produces a powerful protein called interferon.
🚀 InnovationScientists Use Egg White Chemistry to Double Battery Power
Researchers discovered that whipping protein foam like meringue creates tiny highways inside batteries, making them twice as powerful in the same space. This kitchen-inspired breakthrough could mean longer-lasting phones and electric cars that fit into sleeker designs.
🚀 InnovationBrain Protein Unlocks New Hope for Mental Health
Scientists at Johns Hopkins discovered that a "dormant" brain protein is actually a powerful switch that could lead to new treatments for anxiety, schizophrenia, and movement disorders. The breakthrough reveals how these mysterious proteins actively control how brain cells communicate.
🧘 Health & WellnessGlasgow Scientists Find New Way to Stop Deadly Cancers
Researchers in Glasgow discovered how to block a protein that helps liver and bowel cancers grow, potentially saving thousands of lives. The breakthrough targets cancers that hijack the body's natural growth system without harming healthy tissue.
🚀 InnovationNew Nanorobot Helps Immune Cells Fight Colorectal Cancer
Scientists in China developed a tiny robot made from protein fragments that helps the immune system find and destroy colorectal cancer cells. In mice with tumors, the nanorobot worked better than standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
🚀 InnovationUK Startups Win $1.8M to Fight Food Waste with Insects
Two London companies just won big at the UAE's global food innovation challenge, turning food scraps into protein with fly larvae and protecting palm trees with AI-powered listening devices. They're sharing $1.8 million and joining an ecosystem that's already helped past winners raise over $45 million.
🧘 Health & WellnessScientists Find 'Master Switch' to Reverse Brain Aging
University of New Mexico researchers discovered an enzyme that controls tau protein buildup in the brain. When they turned it off, toxic tau vanished and neurons stayed healthy, opening new hope for Alzheimer's treatment.
🧘 Health & WellnessFiber Becomes 2024's Hottest Wellness Trend on TikTok
Social media users are ditching protein powder for chickpeas and chia seeds as fiber becomes the internet's latest health obsession. Only 4% of people eat enough fiber daily, but new research shows it could boost both physical and mental health.
German Lab Grows Chicken Protein in 1 Day, Not 60
A Scottish-led team in Leipzig has cracked the code for turning mushroom fibers into vegan chicken, steak, and fish in just 24 hours. Their breakthrough could help feed a growing world facing climate threats to traditional crops.
🧘 Health & WellnessScientists Find New Target to Treat Parkinson's Disease
Researchers have decoded how a protein in brain cells works, opening the door to new treatments for Parkinson's disease. The discovery explains why some people develop the condition and offers hope for future prevention.
🚀 InnovationMIT Finds Protein That Kills Superbugs and Heals Gut
Scientists discovered a natural protein in our bodies that both strengthens the gut's protective barrier and kills dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for infections and inflammatory bowel disease.
🧘 Health & WellnessScientists Find Protein That Shields Brain Cells From Death
University of Utah researchers discovered that reducing levels of the STAUFEN-1 protein prevents brain cell death in ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. The breakthrough, tested in both human neurons and mice, could lead to new treatments for millions suffering from conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
🧘 Health & WellnessScientists Target Toxic Protein Tied to ALS and Dementia
Researchers created antibodies that zero in on the toxic form of a brain protein linked to ALS, dementia, and Alzheimer's while leaving healthy proteins untouched. This breakthrough solves a puzzle that's stumped scientists for years.
🧘 Health & WellnessScientists Crack Cell Cleanup Code That Could Treat Disease
Japanese researchers discovered how cells identify and remove damaged proteins, solving a major mystery in cellular health. The breakthrough could lead to treatments for neurological disorders and diseases caused by toxic protein buildup.
🧘 Health & WellnessFiber Outperforms Protein for Weight Loss, Study Finds
Scientists discovered that fiber might be even more powerful than protein for losing weight, challenging conventional diet wisdom. This humble nutrient does six remarkable things in your body that make healthy eating almost effortless.
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