Protein : Science World Report

Dec 31, 2015 09:24 PM EST

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Treated With Gene-Editing Technique

Now, scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern, Harvard University and Duke University are using gene editing to correct a mutation that results in the disorder. Researchers used the CRISPR/Cas9 method of gene editing to correct a mutation that causes the health issue.

Dec 30, 2015 02:22 PM EST

Dementia Risk Increased by Type 2 Diabetes

Patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at an increased risk of dementia, according to a recent study.

Nov 26, 2015 11:48 PM EST

Protein Inhibits Body's Ability To Lose Weight In People With More Fat

People with higher amounts of stored fat may have more difficulty losing weight, accordin to a recent study.

Nov 20, 2015 04:04 PM EST

Biomarker Predicts Preeclampsia Development Early As Six Weeks

A new biomarker may help predict the development of preeclampsia as early as six weeks into pregnancy, according to a recent study.

Nov 02, 2015 11:22 AM EST

Soybean Foods May Help Reduce Risk Of Osteoporosis During Menopause

A diet rich in soy protein and isoflavones may help protect women in menopause from osteoporosis and bone weakening, according to a recent study.

Oct 15, 2015 02:19 PM EDT

Could A Malaria Protein Cure Cancer?

Could a malaria protein work as a weapon against cancer?

Sep 02, 2015 06:10 PM EDT

Self-Healing Polymer Puts Itself Back Together with Water

Scientists may have created a new material that self-heals with water. The multiphase polymer, which was created from the genetic code of squid ring teeth, may one day extend the life of medical implants, fiber-optic cables and other hard to repair in place objects.

Aug 27, 2015 01:51 PM EDT

Protein-Rich Food: As Good As Quitting Smoking or Getting More Exercise?

Eating protein-rich food with the right amino-acids can reduce the risk of poor cardiovascular health, as much so as quitting smoking cigarettes or getting more exercise.

Aug 02, 2015 10:43 PM EDT

Kidney Disease: Key Gene RTN1 Protein Linked To Health Issue

New findings published in the journal Nature Communications reveal that patients with higher levels of a key protein may be at an increased risk for severe kidney disease.

Jul 24, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

Overeating And Hormone Deficiency: Reduction Of GLP-1 Results In Consumption Of Fatty Foods

Overeating may be the result of a brain hormone deficiency, according to recent findings published in Cell Reports.

Jul 07, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

A New Discovery Linked To The Malaria Parasite Reveals Treatment For Disease

Scientists at the Medical Research Council's (MRC) Toxicology Unit based at the University of Leicester and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have identified a key protein, called kinase, that may help to stop the malaria parasite that thrives in the blood stream. The findings are pub...

Jul 07, 2015 12:22 PM EDT

Researchers Are Still Learning Why The Aging Body Produces So Little Proteins

Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have identified how the kidney cells' self-destruct messages are spread by finding what may lead to improved kidney function in the elderly.