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Beyond COVID vaccines: what else could mRNA technology do for our health?

Many people first became familiar with the term “mRNA” when Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that gives cells in our bodies instructions to make specific proteins.

The Conversation

New proteins, better batteries: Scientists are using AI to speed up discoveries

New artificial intelligence tools are being rapidly developed across the sciences. They may not be able to solve every problem, but in some cases, they're shortening the time to new breakthroughs.

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How do some cancer cells survive chemotherapy? Scientists find one way

Cancer treatment is costly, time-consuming, and painful. A new study suggests that the location of a gene in cancer cells' nucleus could be the cause of drug resistance to Taxol. Researchers found that a protein called lamin B receptor (LBR) helps keep the gene close to the nuclear envelope, making…

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Can you actually eat too much protein?

In an age of protein shakes, powders and bars, can you overdo it?

Salon

Your immune system makes its own antiviral drug − and it's likely one of the most ancient

Antiviral drugs are generally considered to be a 20th century invention. But recent research has uncovered an unexpected facet to your immune system: It can synthesize its own antiviral molecules in response to viral infections.

The Conversation

We shouted with joy when the email arrived. Now we have leave to remain in Britain – but can we afford it?

Chicken, ham, eggs – any protein – has become so expensive. And then there are all the other things we need, says Paul, who is seeking asylum

The Guardian - UK

Early bird gets the worm? French start-up hopes to put insects on the menu

Faced with the dual challenges of feeding a swelling world population while reducing CO2 emissions, could insect protein be the key ingredient? A pioneer in insect-based animal feed, French start-up Ynsect will shortly open the world’s biggest vertical insect farm and hopes to get mealworms on the menu.

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Walks, tech and protein: how to parent your own parents

As the older generation live longer, many of us will reverse roles with our parents. Here are the best ways to help a long life be a good life

The Guardian - UK

Can the tongue taste only sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami?

Scientists have found evidence of a sixth basic taste: umami's companion, ammonium chloride. Through a study published in Nature Communications, researchers discovered that the tongue responds to the salt through OTOP1, a protein receptor that signals sour taste. Electrical conductivity tests on taste bud cells from normal and genetically engineered…

The Hindu

Scientists have discovered a sixth basic taste detected by the tongue

‘If you live in a Scandinavian country, you will be familiar with and may like this taste’

The Independent UK

Scientists have discovered a sixth basic taste detected by the tongue

‘If you live in a Scandinavian country, you will be familiar with and may like this taste’

The Independent UK

Addition of protein binders and emulsifiers is not permitted in milk and milk products: FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified in a statement that addition of protein binders or any other additives is not permitted in milk and milk products as specified in the Appendix A of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation,…

Dynamite News

A Serendipitous Genetic Fluke Could Lead to a Revolutionary Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

In a study published Wednesday researchers created a new antibody therapy for Alzheimer's disease based on a genetic mutation, though the work is still in very early stages.

Inverse

Diagnosing concussion could be as easy as a blood test

A new Melbourne study has discovered people with concussion have significantly elevated blood protein levels.

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Best cereal for weight loss: tasty, snackable options that will leave you satisfied

Start your mornings off right with a delicious bowl of wholegrain, protein-packed cereal

Zenger

Feathers Of Modern Birds Inherited Proteins From Dinosaur Ancestors

Scientists discover that dinosaur feathers were stiff, enabling gliding

Zenger

Plant Protein Holds Promise For Treating Huntington’s Disease In Humans

Scientists discover a protein in plants that reduces clumping of proteins responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.

The Independent UK

Years of research laid the groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots

The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to two scientists whose work led to mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

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Podcast: French police go back to school, eating insects, deciphering hieroglyphics

Police officers join a sociology degree programme and are asked to reflect on their role in society. A French start-up banks on insect protein to feed livestock and pets more sustainably. And the Frenchman whose claim to have cracked the code of hieroglyphics in the 19th century allowed him to…

Bangkok Post

TEST YOURSELF: Strange but healthy

From vegan eggs to insect-based treats, Thai researchers are creating alternative healthy food options.

Zenger

Protein In Yogurt Neutralizes Odor-Causing Compounds Of Garlic, Study Finds

Yogurt Emerges as Effective Remedy for Garlic Breath, Scientists Say

The Guardian - UK

Eat yoghurt to ward off garlic breath, say scientists

Researchers find the fat and protein in yoghurt bind the odour-producing compounds in garlic if eaten directly afterwards

The Independent UK

The cure for smelly garlic breath? Turns out, it’s simpler than you think

Garlic contains a compound that can cause a bad odour - so, what’s the best way to tackle this? Researchers from Ohio State University may have the answer

The Guardian - UK

Eat beans and scratch your own back – expert advice on how to age better, inside and out

From exercise and eating tips to brain health and balance challenges: this is what you need to know

Dynamite News

How do harmful proteins accumulate in Alzheimer's and other diseases?

Under normal conditions, tau protein is a vital component of the brain's infrastructure, helping to stabilise neurons into their appropriate forms. Read further on Dynamite News:

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