Posts Tagged ‘protein’
Protein sends signal to store body fat
UC DAVIS (US) — Shutting down a protein that plays a key role in fat storage may lead to better treatments for obesity and diabetes. Continue…
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:00 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Oct 7, 2011 11:32 - 2 Comments
New clues to how body fights viruses
RUTGERS (US) — Researchers have determined the structure of a protein that is the first line of defense in fighting viral infections, including influenza, hepatitis C, West Nile, rabies, and measles. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 25, 2011 13:58 - 1 Comment
Protein helps seeds get up and grow
BROWN (US) — An intricate network of proteins that regulates plant growth and development is key to how seedlings are able to push past the surface of the soil. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 11, 2011 9:51 - 5 Comments
Gene pumps up protein in soybeans
IOWA STATE (US) — Placing a newly discovered gene into soybean plants increases the amount of protein in the soybean seeds by 30 to 60 percent. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 22, 2011 10:47 - 0 Comments
Protein shields pancreas from alcohol
CARDIFF U. (UK) — A protein protects the pancreas against the effects of alcohol and may go as far as helping reduce the development of pancreatic cancer. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 16, 2011 8:53 - 1 Comment
Laser untangles membrane measurements
VANDERBILT (US) — A new laser technique that can measure interactions between proteins tangled in a cell’s membrane is expected to help in the discovery of new drugs. (more…)
