Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier – and save lives

Identifying proteins that are only present in bodily fluids when a patient has breast cancer could provide a way to screen healthy people for the disease.

Danielle Whitham, Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Clarkson University • conversation
March 14, 2024 ~6 min

Team identifies protein that lets us feel cold

Researchers have identified the protein that enables mammals to sense cold, filling a long-standing gap in the field of sensory biology.

Emily Kagey-U. Michigan • futurity
March 13, 2024 ~6 min


Exploring the cellular neighborhood

Software allows scientists to model shapeshifting proteins in native cellular environments.

Alison Biester | Department of Biology • mit
March 11, 2024 ~6 min

How sensory gamma rhythm stimulation clears amyloid in Alzheimer’s mice

Study finds stimulating a key brain rhythm with light and sound increases peptide release from interneurons, driving clearance of an Alzheimer’s protein.

David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

Katie Suleta, PhD Candidate in Medicine and Health, George Washington University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 ~10 min

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

Katie Suleta, PhD Candidate in Medicine and Health, George Washington University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 ~10 min

Plant protein may be a key to healthier aging for women

"Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in older adulthood. We also found that the source of protein matters.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~6 min

Looking for the best low-carb diet? Plant-based wins again.

Researchers found that low-carb diets high in proteins and fats from healthy, plant-based sources were linked with slower long-term weight gain.

Maya Brownstein • harvard
Jan. 5, 2024 ~4 min


Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here's the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits

The turkey doesn’t have to be the star this Thanksgiving. Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients − depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season.

Julie Pollock, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond • conversation
Nov. 17, 2023 ~8 min

Protein may be key to stopping spread of tick-borne disease

"If we can unravel the mechanisms at play here, we might be able to block this protein and stop ticks from spreading the bacteria to people..."

Washington State • futurity
Sept. 28, 2023 ~6 min

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