Reasons why you should add more protein to your diet!
Sources of protein include grains, legumes and nuts, as well as animal sources such as meats, dairy products, fish and eggs.
Jul 01, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Run daily for a super memory
The findings showed that the production of cathepsin B -- a protein that can be directly traced from the muscles to the brain in mice -- noticeably increased in muscle cells after exercise.
Jun 24, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Key protein in preventing heart attacks identified
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), a protein that is naturally found in high levels among adolescents, can help prevent arteries from clogging.
Jun 16, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
Here comes a new protein to modify brain activity
The GFE3 protein may help researchers map the brain's connections and better understand how inhibitory synapses modulate brain function, said lead author Don Arnold, Professor at University of Southern California.
Jun 08, 2016, 06:10 AM IST
Scientists discover new way to kill cancer cells
Programmed cell death, also called apoptosis, is a natural process that removes unwanted cells from the body.
May 27, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Vegan? Here's how you can get all key nutrients!
Following a vegetarian diet can yield health benefits as it reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
Apr 29, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Now, an implant to ward off Alzheimer's
A team of scientists has developed an implantable capsule that offers new hope in the quest to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Mar 18, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
One random mutation triggered life on Earth 600 mn years ago
For those who are curious about how life began on Earth, all it took was one random mutation more than 600 million years ago to start multicellular life on our planet, new research suggests.
Jan 09, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Almonds healthier than earlier believed, say experts
Almonds contain 20 percent lower calories than originally believed, claims a study released here on Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2015, 17:10 PM IST
New drug to help bones heal faster, better
Researchers from the University of Southampton are developing a new type of drug that may help bones heal faster and better.
Nov 20, 2015, 14:23 PM IST
Low-fat diet won't make you slimmer in long term: Study
Analysis of 53 studies involving 68,128 adults showed no difference in the average weight loss between reduced-fat diets and higher-fat diets.
Oct 30, 2015, 14:33 PM IST
Male birth control pill could soon become reality!
Looks like a birth control pill for men is on its way.
Oct 07, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Novel protein that protects against gut diseases
Japanese researchers have demonstrated the role of a protein in preventing inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:30 AM IST
New protein patch could regenerate heart muscle
An international team of researchers has identified a protein that helps heart muscle cells regenerate after a heart attack.
Sep 19, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Stress may be non-genetic link to Alzheimer's disease
A team of researchers has found a link between stress and Alzheimer`s disease.
University of Florida Health research, conducted on a mouse model and in human cells, found that a stress-coping hormone released by the brain boosts the production of protein fragments.
Sep 17, 2015, 11:58 AM IST
Cell-free protein manufacturing platform a game-changer
A team of researchers has developed a user-friendly technology to help scientists understand how proteins work and fix them when they are broken.
Sep 13, 2015, 12:22 PM IST
