First-trimester protein intake linked to lower odds of small-for-gestational-age birth
A large US pregnancy cohort suggests that a middle range of first-trimester protein intake may be associated with…
Olive waste extract may help lower fat and improve muscle markers
Could a byproduct of olive oil production help protect muscle health? Researchers report that a polyphenol-rich olive wastewater…
Can peanut butter improve mobility after 65?
A simple spoonful of peanut butter each day improved lower-body muscle power in older adults, but the study’s…
Algae may help meet future protein demand without straining the planet
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Cells balance protein production and removal through passive adaptation
Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from…
How RNA helped build life’s first proteins
Researchers at University College London have discovered that activated amino acids and sulfur-containing compounds called thiols—both likely…
Scientists uncover ‘missing link’ in life’s origin chemistry
For decades, scientists have chased a mystery about how proteins’ building blocks first hooked up with RNA, the…
Neuroscientists split on whether memories can be extracted from preserved brains
Can memories truly be read from the brain’s structure alone? A global survey of neuroscientists reveals surprising agreement…