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Scientists have found a protein that prevents fat buildup and reduces blood sugar levels, which could cut soaring obesity rates worldwide. The protein, named BAM15, acts as an ‘energy uncoupler’ and could be an effective drug for treating obesity and related diseases, US researchers say. BAM15 makes the mitochondria, the ‘power plants’ of living cells, less efficient, … Read more
Superfood fans go loopy over lupin seeds: Ancient legume which once fuelled Roman warriors are packed with protein… but watch out if you have a peanut allergy Lupins are the latest culinary trend as their seeds contain a lot of vital protein The ancient legume once fuelled Roman warriors and is still a bar snack … Read more
An Australian nutritionist has shared a helpful guide to portion control and revealed the ingredients you need to make a well-balanced salad and school lunchbox. Mother Rebecca Gawthorne, 31, uploaded a photo of her salmon with rice and assorted vegetable dinner to social media and said vegetables should make up half the plate, followed by … Read more
Protein from POTATOES help women maintain strong muscles despite its reputation for having a lower quality of strength-building nutrients than meat It was previously believed potatoes had lower-quality protein compared to meat Research says women who eat more potatoes produce more protein in muscles Demand has increased for plant-based alternatives to animal-derived sources By Daily … Read more
Scientists discover high levels of protein in the blood could predict which coronavirus patients will need to be put on ventilators The protein, known as suPAR, is a marker of disease severity and aggressiveness as well as activating of the immune system Patients without the virus typically had suPAR levels of five ng/mL or less, … Read more
Is there a cure in sight for OCD? Experts discover protein that causes anxiety in humans could be neutralised to provide new treatment for obsessive behaviour Researchers find OCD patients have six times more of ‘iMood’ anxiety protein Scientists say the discovery could ‘radically change the lives’ of OCD sufferers Experts at two London universities may … Read more
MIT researchers use AI to translate the coronavirus’s core protein structure into a calming musical arrangement that conveys the virus’s deceptive nature as it invades human cells A team of MIT scientists have translated the COVID-19 virus into a musical score The team trained a machine learning tool to translate the virus’s amino acids The … Read more
Gerard Butler stocks up on protein shakes as he prepares for quarantine amid ongoing coronavirus crisis By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 19:13 GMT, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 19:13 GMT, 27 March 2020 He’s been spending time indoors during quarantine amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. And Gerard Butler made sure he was prepared for … Read more
Tammy Hembrow alludes to coronavirus fears by promoting vegan protein shakes on Instagram – telling fans it’s ‘more important than ever to be taking your health seriously’ By Alisha Buaya and Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:21 GMT, 12 March 2020 | Updated: 23:38 GMT, 12 March 2020 Instagram influencer Tammy Hembrow alluded … Read more
First extraterrestrial PROTEIN discovered inside a meteorite found 30 years ago in Algeria suggests the building blocks of life could already exist in space The meteorite — named Acfer 086 — was collected from Algeria back in 1990 Experts found it contains a protein called hemolithin made of iron and lithium The ends of the protein are … Read more