Sugar molecule key to the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 31, 2022
Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder
Pilot study finds that implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduced bingeing episodes and helped patients lose weight
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2022
Genetic discovery could mark the end of disease-carrying mosquitoes
Genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 20, 2022
Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2022
New sensor can detect Alzheimer’s disease up to 17 years in advance
The dementia disorder Alzheimer’s disease has a symptom-free course of 15 to 20 years before the first clinical symptoms emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022
Sugar-studded protein is key to Alzheimer's disease cure
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022
Genetic discovery spells the end for disease-carrying mosquitoes
The discovery opens the door to a mosquito-specific insecticide that would not harm beneficial bees or other pollinators.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2022
Genetic discovery could spell the end of mosquitoes
A genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2022
Protein supplement controls Type 2 diabetes, study finds
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2022
Protein boosts height growth in girls, study finds
an average increase of about seven grams of protein daily above the intake guidelines leads on average to an increase in height of one cm.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2022
Researchers create artificial muscles made of proteins
Researchers have succeeded in developing a muscle solely on the basis of natural proteins whose movements are driven by a chemical reaction.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2022
Origins of Life? Scientists create RNA molecule that follows Darwinian evolution
Researchers have for the first time been able to create an RNA molecule that replicates, diversifies and develops complexity.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 10, 2022
Tick saliva drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people
A protein found in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases itching and chronic pain in people.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 3, 2022
Ever wonder why exercise gets harder the less you do?
Restricted blood flow means activity becomes more difficult and can lead to a reduction in how much exercise is possible.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 3, 2022
Scientists discover link between high blood pressure and diabetes
The long-standing enigma of why so many patients suffering with high blood pressure also have diabetes has been cracked by researchers.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 31, 2022
Scientists create artificial muscles made of proteins
Researchers have succeeded in developing a muscle solely on the basis of natural proteins controlled by pH and temperature changes.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 26, 2022
Blood proteins could be the key to a long and healthy life, study finds
Two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live, research suggests.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022
New study sheds light on origins of life on Earth
Researchers discovered the structures of proteins that may be responsible for the origins of life in the primordial soup of ancient Earth.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021
“Drink your peas!” – Benefits of supplementing cow milk with plant protein
Scientists developed a new method of incorporating plant-based protein into cow milk, using current standard dairy processing equipment.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 10, 2021
Researchers harness the power of nature to help improve anti-cancer antibody therapy
Researchers have found a way to enhance the natural ability of therapeutic antibodies to attack blood cancer cells using the immune system.
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