Taking protein supplements daily? Know how overdependence may ‘change’ your gut health
Protein is a buzzword in this age of fitness. To meet the daily protein goals, many seek multiple…
Targeting metabolic pathways could prevent relapse in KRAS-mutant cancers
Our cells rely on tightly regulated signaling pathways to control when they grow, divide, and survive. When these…
Gene linked to lower BMI points researchers toward a new obesity target
Scientists are tracing how a lipid-signaling receptor linked to blood pressure, insulin resistance, and weight gain could open…
Immune cells drive abnormal joint tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have identified a specialized population of immune cells that play a…
Study sheds light on why red meat may worsen inflammatory bowel disease
New research sheds light on why red meat may worsen inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – and how other protein sources could help protect the gut. In…
Duke researchers discover molecules that target vital cell signaling proteins
To function normally, nearly every cell in the human body relies on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) to receive…
USC study links modified Mediterranean diet to longer lifespan
A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs,…
Scientists unlock molecular structure of key protein linked to cancer, neurological diseases
After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structures of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ),…
Gene therapy shows promise against deadly childhood liver disease
A new gene therapy has been used to successfully treat a deadly childhood liver disease using mice that…
Researchers identify molecular pathway that delays diabetic wound healing
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most serious complications of diabetes and a major cause of…
Scientists uncover new molecular mechanism driving gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract, with KIT mutations driving…
Researchers identify control switch protein that starves tuberculosis bacteria
A protein that acts as a ‘control switch,’ preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis from accessing the energy sources it needs…