New drug candidate reduces toxic protein clumps of Huntington’s disease
An experimental drug has been shown to alleviate symptoms of Huntington’s disease and extend lifespan in mouse models.…
Scientists capture atomic images to improve RNA interference drug design
RNA interference is a natural mechanism for living cells to control whether specific genes are being used or…
Dietitian’s 6 High-Fiber, High-Protein Dessert-Inspired Breakfasts
Josie Porter, a dietitian and cookbook author, has a trick to stop her go-to breakfast of oats, protein-rich…
Eggs score 10/10, quinoa just 4/10: Dietitian rates 9 popular protein sources and reveals which ones are worth eating
From sprouted moong and paneer to Greek yoghurt and tofu, protein-rich foods are often promoted as healthy staples.…
3 Recipes to Boost Your Energy and Focus: Cookbook for Exhausted Execs
Eating nutritious food can get relegated to the bottom of your to-do list when you’re busy, but this…
46-year-old fitness coach lost 25 kg in 24 weeks without crash diets or starving; shares 3 simple rules he followed
Losing weight doesn’t always require restrictive diets or punishing workout routines. Zee Ali, a South Asian health and…
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner to Hit 30g Fiber Goal: Nutrition Scientist
Emily Leeming makes eating enough fiber a priority. As a dietitian, microbiome researcher, and author of “Fiber Power,”…
Single DNA injection provides long-lasting weight loss in mouse study
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that a single injection of a small, circular piece of genetic…
New screening approach identifies proteins that control human gene expression
Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed a large-scale screening approach that identifies proteins controlling a…
Study uncovers self-propelled actin filaments that shape living cells
Every time a white blood cell engulfs a bacterium, a neuron extends a projection to connect with a…
Protein-sharing helps dormant bacteria withstand antibiotic treatment
When bacteria are under antibiotic attack, it is not ‘every man for himself.’ Researchers at Baylor College of…
Statins may trigger muscle side effects by activating inflammatory danger signals
New experimental findings reveal how statins may push vulnerable muscle cells into a stress state, suggesting future strategies…