Recently discovered protein can reverse muscle aging, study finds
In a series of experiments, researchers overexpressed NANOG in myoblasts, which are the embryonic precursors to muscle tissue.
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 7
Researchers discover protein that repairs heart muscle and regenerates organs
Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have made a major advance in the field of cellular reprogramming and organ regeneration.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 13
Newly discovered protein can reverse muscle aging, study finds
The study centers on the protein NANOG, which is derived from TÃr na nÓg, a place in Irish lore renowned for everlasting youth and beauty.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 28
Breakthrough in solid-state storage reinvents how biological materials are stored
Scientists have developed a novel method for storing biological materials such as RNA and proteins in a solid-state.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 28
Blood sugar test can predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease 10 years in advance
The disease is caused by the accumulation of proteins, such as amyloid beta and tau, that cause the death of neurons in the brain.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 27
Banana protein effective in combating all COVID-19 and influenza variants
In 2020, a paper was published that described the creation of a possible therapy that could be used to fight all known strains of the flu.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 24
Major new study finds that sugar is critical to the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's Disease
A complex sugar molecule could be a new target for early diagnostic tests, treatments, and possibly prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 16
Breakthrough discovery could reduce the effects of Alzheimers disease by 80%
Compelling evidence suggests that the misfolding, aggregation, and cerebral deposition of amyloid-beta (Aβ) plays a big role in the disease
JJ Shavit
- Jul 15
Groundbreaking biosensor detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease proteins
The AI-enhanced, biosensing tool ImmunoSEIRA for the detection of misfolded proteins linked to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 27
Banana protein can effectively fight every type of COVID-19 and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy’s potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 27
Researchers discovered a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
MIT scientists discovered a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by interfering with the activity of an enzyme that is overactive in the brain
JJ Shavit
- Jun 13
Novel research study discovers protein that can reverse muscle aging
New research has demonstrated that a protein can successfully reverse aging in skeletal muscle cells.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 9
'Super seaweed' key to cancer, diabetes and inflammation treatment
Researchers have now taken a step further by increasing the ability of seaweed to produce bio-active compounds that offer medical benefits.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 9
Breakthrough research finds the cause and cure for common type of high blood pressure
The gene variant, uncovered in today's research, poses numerous challenges for physicians trying to diagnose patients with hypertension.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 7
Surprising protein can regenerate damaged heart muscle and other organs
A protein instrumental in neuron creation also functions to transform scar tissue cells into heart muscle cells.
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Banana protein found effective in fighting every type of COVID-19 and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy's potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Protein discovery could lead to new therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of obesity
Obesity is a complex disorder that develops from a chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure and is linked to diabetes
JJ Shavit
- May 24
Researchers have discovered the cause of gray hair
As people age, melanocyte stem cells get stuck in one compartment, lose their ability to mature, and maintain hair color.
JJ Shavit
- May 22
Sleeping pills could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Individuals who develop Alzheimer’s often encounter difficulty falling and remaining asleep long before cognitive issues such as memory loss
JJ Shavit
- May 17
Breakthrough innovation can reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease in urine samples
The method could eventually lead to widespread noninvasive testing for other neurodegenerative conditions as well as cancer.
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