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From chia seeds to kale leaves, several trendy ‘superfoods’ have gained popularity in recent years. Now a new study suggests the next superfood to take the UK by storm could be the potato bean. The wild plant, often seen in Florida, Texas and Colorado, could be grown in the UK and offer an environmentally friendly … Read more
Covid-19 may be able to infect the brain because it carries a protein capable of getting through the barrier at the top of the spinal cord, a study suggests. University of Washington researchers found the virus’ spike protein, which it uses to latch onto human cells, can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice, taking the … Read more
Coronavirus can affect the brain because its ‘spike’ protein is capable of crossing blood barrier inside the skull, study on mice suggests University of Washington researchers found the virus seeps into brain of mice Believe same process may happen in people, explaining unusual cognitive issues They warned the neurological damage Covid causes ‘could last a … Read more
DeepMind, the British artificial intelligence (AI) company owned by Google, has solved a 50-year-old problem in biology. DeepMind’s AI system, AlphaFold, cracked the so-called ‘protein folding problem’ – figuring out how a protein’s amino acid sequence dictates its 3D atomic structure. A protein’s structure is closely linked with its function, and the ability to predict its structure unlocks … Read more
Scientists have used gene therapy to partially restore sight in blind mice and plan to start clinical trials of the technique on humans later this year. Key to the process is a light sensing protein called MCO1 opsin, which restores vision when attached to specific cells at the back of the eye. These so-called bipolar … Read more
Maybe you won’t need the gym when they finally reopen! An ‘exercise PILL’ could be on the horizon after scientists find boosting levels of a liver protein mimicked benefits of working out in mice brains Researchers looked at the blood of elderly mice who exercised regularly compared to sedentary aged mice They found elevated levels of … Read more
Maybe you won’t need the gym when they finally reopen! An ‘exercise PILL’ could be on the horizon after scientists find boosting levels of a liver protein mimicked benefits of working out in mice brains Researchers looked at the blood of elderly mice who exercised regularly compared to sedentary aged mice They found elevated levels of … Read more
IKEA meatballs go vegan! Swedish furniture giant finally launches a plant-based alternative to its famous dish, made from yellow pea protein, oats, potatoes, onion and apple IKEA is set to launch a vegan version of its meatballs from next month Pea protein alternatives will be available from bistro and food hall on 3rd August Restaurant will be … Read more
A mother has revealed how she has been given a new lease of life after trading alcohol for protein shakes, dropping 53lbs and finally finding the energy to play with her children again. Chelsea Defina, 32, a fitness coach from Connecticut, turned to alcohol to ‘fill a void’ in her life and would often find … Read more
Low counts of a blood protein may predict which coronavirus patients will need ventilators or die – and boosting the anti-inflammatory compound could be a life-saving treatment Renalase is secreted into the blood from the kidneys and plays a role in fighting inflammation and regulating blood pressure Coronavirus patients with low levels of the protein … Read more