Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough: Scientists discover new tool that could reduce side-effects
When coupled with the milk protein lactoferrin, the Dox can be delivered directly into the nucleus of prostate cancer cells and will kill the cells as well as drug resistant cancer stem cells, without any side-effects.
Sep 15, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
Pac-Man like protein eats dead cells, helps prevent cancer
Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the UK discovered the Rac1 protein switches cell function and causes cells to respond to 'eat me' signals omitted from their dying neighbouring cells and clears them away efficiently to minimise damaging inflammation.
Sep 13, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
Novel antibody shows hope for Alzheimer's patients
Researchers have developed a new antibody that has the potential to completely remove the harmful beta-amyloid plaques -- protein deposits -- in the brain of patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Sep 02, 2016, 00:27 AM IST
Protein shows promise for effective Alzheimer's treatment
The accumulation in the brain of plaques formed from deposits of a critical protein, known as amyloid beta, is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.
Aug 31, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Protein that helps breakdown of fat identified
Researchers have found that a protein often located on the surface of fat droplets within cells -- and especially abundant in the muscles of endurance athletes -- can kick-off the more efficient and healthful breakdown of fat.
Aug 26, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
Scientists identify key protein that can predict ovarian cancer early!
The new findings could not only help detect cancers early, but in some cases would enable doctors to detect a tumour before it becomes cancerous.
Jul 29, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
New protein gives new hope for Alzheimer's cure!
In people with Alzheimer's, Amyloid-beta (Abeta) proteins stick together to make amyloid fibrils which form clumps between neurons in the brain.
Jul 25, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
New protein helps scientists understand Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have designed a new protein to understand the reason that leads to death of nerve cells in people suffering from Alzheimer's, an advance that can help cure the disease.
Jul 23, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Losing weight can lower protein level associated with cancer: Study
A new study has revealed that women are losing their weight through diet and exercise showed lower levels of certain proteins in the blood, that play a role in angiogenesis.
Jul 14, 2016, 20:08 PM IST
Protein that may help in killing HIV virus identified
The research claims that this protein has the potential to force the virus out of hiding and poison them on their way out, which can in turn lead to potential treatments for the deadly disease.
Jul 14, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
Water can be the new secret to losing weight: Study
We all might have tried many things like to get rid of those excess fats in our body. But have you ever thought of water being the reason of your weight loss.
Jul 12, 2016, 20:22 PM IST
Here comes a protein to beat the signs of ageing
Scientists claim that it acts as a powerful protectant against radicals which are responsible for causing ageing.
Jul 02, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
Reasons why you should add more protein to your diet!
Sources of protein include grains, legumes and nuts, as well as animal sources such as meats, dairy products, fish and eggs.
Jul 01, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Run daily for a super memory
The findings showed that the production of cathepsin B -- a protein that can be directly traced from the muscles to the brain in mice -- noticeably increased in muscle cells after exercise.
Jun 24, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Key protein in preventing heart attacks identified
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), a protein that is naturally found in high levels among adolescents, can help prevent arteries from clogging.
Jun 16, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
Here comes a new protein to modify brain activity
The GFE3 protein may help researchers map the brain's connections and better understand how inhibitory synapses modulate brain function, said lead author Don Arnold, Professor at University of Southern California.
Jun 08, 2016, 06:10 AM IST
Scientists discover new way to kill cancer cells
Programmed cell death, also called apoptosis, is a natural process that removes unwanted cells from the body.
May 27, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Vegan? Here's how you can get all key nutrients!
Following a vegetarian diet can yield health benefits as it reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
Apr 29, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Now, an implant to ward off Alzheimer's
A team of scientists has developed an implantable capsule that offers new hope in the quest to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Mar 18, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
