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They then administered a single low dose of klotho under each monkey’s skin, raising levels of the protein to those normally present in the animals at birth. Four hours later, researchers had them complete the food-finding task in…

Scientists Discover Protein in the Lungs That Blocks COVID-19 Infection – “Natural Protective Barrier” SciTechDailyAustralian scientists discover a protein in the lungs that can BLOCK the Covid virus GBNewsScientists May Have Figured…

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, researchers investigated the mechanisms through which the human common cold Betacoronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2…

The protein could potentially predict future cancer death and diabetes risk.A Swedish investigation of nearly 4,000 individuals over 22 years found that those with prostasin blood levels in the top quartile were 76% more likely to…

This image shows the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s main protease, Mpro, and two strands of a human protein, called NEMO. One NEMO strand (blue) has been cut by Mpro, and the other NEMO strand (red) is in the process of being cut by Mpro. Without…

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Story at a glance  Alzheimer’s disease affects 5 million people in the U.S., according to data from 2020. Researchers are working to understand the various risk factors that may contribute to developing the disease.…

Eating a diet rich in protein and iron while avoiding shampoos that contain potentially hair-damaging chemicals can help men avoid hair loss, experts say. Massick (pictured) said that hair loss often starts along the hairline,…

A special sugar molecule has been discovered by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers that could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.In a bit of “reverse engineering” research using brain tissues from five people who…

Are protein bars good for you? They’ve certainly become popular as an easy, go-to snack on the way to or from the gym, and for those days when you don’t have time for a meal. They can even be used as an aid to help weight loss. But are…