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?
‘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
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 …
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
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 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
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
Protein that helps dengue, Japanese Encephalitis viruses multiply identified
This protein replicates inside human body by inhibiting anti-viral cytokines, finds study
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
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
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 …
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 &…
Here come the gene hackers
Interventions to make heritable changes to the human genome are fraught with uncertainties. There are legitimate concerns about using a still …
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
New materials may make implants safe
Scaffold made from silk protein fibroin and silver nanoparticles found to have antimicrobial properties
Scientists reveal what makes human cells maintain calcium equilibrium
The new found role of a membrane protein in maintaining cellular calcium levels may help probe diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s and …
Least developed countries will consume more sugar, less protein in next 10 years
Many LDCs will not be able to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating all forms of malnutrition by 2030
Twin studies pave way for Ebola, Zika and dengue treatment
Researchers use protein-to-protein interaction between viruses and human cells to narrow down on potential treatment targets
Gap between countries on animal protein consumption to widen by 2030: Report
While it will level off in high-income countries, it will increase in middle-income ones and remain the same in low-income countries