Are north Indians eating wrong? New study shows imbalances & remedies

The average north Indian diet is high in salt and low in potassium, protein, increasing risk of chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease &…

Protein levels are rapidly declining in all foods in India

We are also consuming less protein-rich foods. What are the gulfs in our diet?

AI-led robotic lab develops enzyme to withstand higher temperatures without human intervention. How it works

Model does not replace human researchers but rather enhances their capabilities, say authors

These eggs are low cholesterol, rich in omega 3 fatty acids

Entepreneurs experiment with hen feed to produce eggs that appeal to fitness freaks

Researchers develop helix-hairpin miniproteins for inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infection

The artificial peptides can block entry, reduce effect of viruses like SARS-CoV-2

Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy

Study finds microalgae are firing up a light-responsive protein to use sunlight for growth

Ebola vaccine closer after scientists discover key protein

Presently, there are no authorised treatments to cure the disease

Chemistry Nobel for discovery of receptors that help cells respond

American scientists Robert J Lefkowitz and Brian K Kobilka get recognition

Alzheimer’s: Blood biomarker may help identify the disease ten years before symptoms start

Starting treatment before symptoms may prevent damage

A leaf out of the ecosystem

Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s – but our research suggests a specific brain enzyme could protect them

New possibilities of increasing oestrogen activity in the brains of women have the potential to become preventative therapy against devastating …

‘Crash’ diets are potential health hazards: experts

‘Crash’ diets often prescribed for quick weight loss are usually unbalanced and lead to health issues that can be dangerous in the …

Study opens new avenue for preventing cancer

Scientists have found a way to stop the degradation of a protein called p53 that prevents cancer cells from proliferating and forming tumors

Increasing protein, dairy intake may help cut diabetes burden: Study

A new study has linked food preferences of individuals to prevalence of diabetes in various states of India

Scientists identify proteins linked with wheat infection

Karnal Bunt, the infection, reduces yield and quality of grains as they start giving off foul fishy odour and taste

Researchers identify protein's function to help treat inflammatory diseases

Researchers identified immune-modulatory function of a protein that could potentially help in treating sepsis and other inflammatory diseases

New Alzheimer’s drug: What you need to know about donanemab’s promising trial results

Nearly half of the participants who took donanemab showed no signs of an increase in the severity of their disease after 1 year

African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world

Small farms in Asia are the worst hit by the outbreak, while global pork and feed markets fluctuate with fall and rise in China’s pig numbers

Protein that helps dengue, Japanese Encephalitis viruses multiply identified

This protein replicates inside human body by inhibiting anti-viral cytokines, finds study

Remedy for neuropathic pain could be in the offing

lysozyme, an antibacterial protein found in body secretions like tears and saliva, can be a leading cause for pain

The body’s fight against COVID-19 explained using 3D-printed models

Nathan Ahlgren, assistant professor of biology at Clark University, uses 3D-printed models to explain what proteins do in viruses, how they …

Easy access, longer shelf life, promotion: ICRISAT finds reasons why rural India shifted to sugars & carbs

Healthy fruits, cereals & vegetables are also becoming difficult to source, finds research

New materials may make implants safe

Scaffold made from silk protein fibroin and silver nanoparticles found to have antimicrobial properties

Meat, eggs & milk can contribute significantly to meet global nutrition targets: FAO 

Terrestrial animal source food can also help address low birth weight, anaemia in women of reproductive age & overweight among children …

A 19-year-old is the youngest person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease — the cause is a mystery

Nearly all cases of Alzheimer’s disease in people younger than 30 are due to inherited faulty genes