Exclusive: From helping in weight loss to boosting immunity - 5 reasons to consume high quality protein
Protein is one of the four fundamental macromolecular components of the human body. Made up of innumerable amino acids linked together, protein is what gives cells the power to function at their best. All the important functions of the body need 1 or more proteins.
Aug 11, 2021, 11:13 AM IST
How protein deficiency affects your body
The role of protein is commonly misunderstood and is usually associated with muscle gain. Protein has multiple benefits, ranging from metabolism to muscle synthesis.
Jun 07, 2021, 15:53 PM IST
How do proteins affect processing of information in brain: Study
A research team revealed that variety of proteins are required to facilitate the process of passing information from one neuron to another.
May 09, 2021, 17:38 PM IST
Long-studied protein Cathepsin B could be a measure of traumatic brain injury
This publication reports the first results demonstrating the ability to use Cathepsin B as a blood-based biomarker.
Jul 14, 2020, 23:47 PM IST
Protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumour immunity
Recent research indicated that TBK1, which normally mediates induction of type 1 interferon in response to viruses or bacteria, promotes the survival and reproduction of KRAS-dependent cancer cells.
Dec 03, 2019, 15:39 PM IST
Red meat consumption may up breast cancer risk: Study
Women who consumed the highest amount of red meat had a 23 per cent higher risk compared with women who consumed the lowest amount.
Aug 07, 2019, 17:43 PM IST
Structure of FAT10 protein analyzed!
A new study has identified the existence of the inefficient FAT10 system, a small protein with a huge effect.
Sep 03, 2018, 12:29 PM IST
New low protein wheat breeds offer hope for gluten allergies
Researchers have for the first time bred low allergy wheat varieties, in an attempt towards reducing the proteins in wheat that are responsible for diseases.
Aug 17, 2018, 13:20 PM IST
Scientists discover new method to view proteins in human cells
This device is useful in enabling the cell to tag itself without causing any unnecessary harm by placing it from outside the cell.
Jul 16, 2018, 12:05 PM IST
Protein linked to aggressive breast cancer identified
Researchers have identified a protein that is strongly associated with metastatic breast cancer and that could be a target for future therapies.
Apr 19, 2018, 12:01 PM IST
Protein from nuts, seeds could be good for your heart
While eating red meat that is rich in protein is linked with increased risk of heart disease, protein from nuts and seeds could be beneficial for the human heart, suggests a study including more than 80,000 participants.
Apr 05, 2018, 11:12 AM IST
Protein that can stop cancer identified
In the study conducted in a mouse model for hepatocellular carcinoma, the researchers analysed a total of more than 4,000 proteins, comparing them in healthy and tumour tissue.
Mar 22, 2018, 18:09 PM IST
Protein that may improve survival during flu identified
The researchers studied the survival and lung function of mice with influenza in the lab.
Feb 08, 2018, 18:39 PM IST
This protein may improve flu symptoms, cut death risk
The protein called retrocyclin-101 (RC-101) is unique in that it not only targets the flu virus itself, but also the harmful inflammation the virus triggers in the host.
Oct 01, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Here's how you can keep check on protein intake
Sanjay Tiwari, Founder and CEO of Brio Capputeino has doled out tips on how one can take care of excessive protein intake:
Sep 01, 2017, 17:07 PM IST
Scientists closer to making exercise in a pill
The study found that when the heart pumps more blood in the body during physical activity, the Piezo1 protein in the endothelium or lining of the arteries senses the increased pressure on the wall of the blood vessels.
Aug 25, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Warming may put 53 million Indians at protein deficiency risk
The researchers found that India may lose 5.3 per cent of protein from a standard diet, putting a predicted 53 million people at new risk of protein deficiency.
Aug 02, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
More protein for muscle growth effective only till a point
According to researchers protein supplementation is necessary to increase muscle mass but is effective only till 1.6 grams.
Jul 22, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Sugary drinks with protein-rich meals may make you fat
The findings showed that the inclusion of a sugar-sweetened drink decreased fat oxidation, which kick-starts the breakdown of fat molecules, after a meal by eight per cent.
Jul 22, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
Protein that may prevent heart attack, stroke identified
Researchers found that those people with higher levels of DKK3 were less likely to develop atherosclerosis or to die from a heart attack or stroke.
Jul 18, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
