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Protein
Proteins: are essential nutrients for the human body. They are one of the building blocks of body tissue and can also serve as a fuel source. As a fuel, proteins provide as much energy density as carbohydrates: 4 kcal per gram; in contrast, lipids provide 9 kcal per gram.
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JAN 23, 2020
Cancer
New research published in the journal Cancer Cell investigates the role of circular RNAs in the spread of melanoma. Mela
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 23, 2020
Earth & The Environment
Fifteen years ago, an international cohort of scientists and policy experts introduced the idea of assessing ecosystems
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
JAN 21, 2020
Cancer
New research from the University of Colorado Cancer Center has identified a way to make hematopoietic stem cells from a
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 21, 2020
Plants & Animals
Grizzly bears spend up to seven Wintery months hibernating, and in that time, they can lose a substantial amount of thei
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JAN 21, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Drugs have to be rigorously tested before they can be offered to patients, so it can be much easier to find more than on
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 20, 2020
Neuroscience
Around 21,000 people in the US are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, while an estimated 5.8 million Americans ha
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 20, 2020
Cancer
A study from MIT. Harvard and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has concluded that almost 50 existing non-oncological dru
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 20, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Protein-coding genes only make up a small part of the genome. Much of the rest may contain long, non-coding RNA sequence
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 19, 2020
Immunology
A windy road links excessive activity of the “C4” gene to the development of schizophrenia. Researchers begi
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 19, 2020
Neuroscience
Ophthalmology – Amblyopia: By Christine Law M.D. Researchers in the Bear Lab at the Massachusetts Institute
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska
JAN 18, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Individuals suffering from osteoarthritis often face challenges of limited treatment options mainly pain relievers or jo
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 18, 2020
Cancer
Have you fallen for the turmeric craze? That little orange root that yellows your fingers when you peel it has become ve
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 17, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Soybean oil is used for frying and for making foods like margarine and salad dressing. It's the most commonly produced a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 17, 2020
Neuroscience
Approximately 1% of the world’s population have schizophrenia, with 3.2 million Americans having the disorder. Now
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 16, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have learned more about how sleep gets us ready to face the challenges of the day.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 15, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
A future where patients no longer need to endure expensive, painful and complicated cancer tests could soon become a rea
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 15, 2020
Health & Medicine
Did you know that the standard human body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit was established in 1868? A few modern s
...
Written By:
Tiffany Dazet
JAN 15, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cell division is a carefully regulated process, cancer is the result when it gets out of control.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 14, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
A class of antibiotics, known as the ‘aminoglycosides’ may serve as a promising treatment for frontotemporal
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 14, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Some genetic mutations are due to a change in only one base of the genetic code, while others involve large regions of t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 14, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Genetic testing revealed that our ancestors have been eating wheat, rye, spelt and barley for over 8,000 years. Today, g
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 13, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Currently Alzheimer’s disease is thought to affect around 50 million people around the world, with this figure dou
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 12, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
The genomic sequence of an ancient flowering plant, the water lily Nymphaea colorata, has been revealed.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 11, 2020
Neuroscience
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's, and Huntington's Disease are predicated
...
Written By:
Amanda Mikyska