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Proteins may predict who will get dementia 10 years later, study finds
Currently, brain scans can detect abnormal levels of a protein called beta amyloid many years before Alzheimer's dementia develops.
Sun Feb 18 2024
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The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's
A diet that mimics intermittent fasting could help limit the proliferation of proteins in the brain leading to dementia.
Sun Oct 09 2022
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New antibody therapies fight cancer, drum up investment
Antibodies are proteins that recognise foreign substances, attaching themselves to them to alert the rest of the human immune system.
Sun Jun 26 2022
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'An amazing ride': Study offers dengue treatment hope
JNJ-A07 works by targeting the interaction between two proteins in the dengue virus that are key to its replication.
Thu Oct 07 2021
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Scientists restore partial sight in blind man
The technique known as optogenetics, involves genetically altering cells so they produce more light-sensitive proteins.
Tue May 25 2021
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Younger generations more willing to try in-vitro meat
These in-vitro proteins are made from animal cells and then grown in test tubes.
Sat May 22 2021
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Explainer: How the Moderna vaccine stacks up against Pfizer/BioNTech's
Both vaccines use messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, which contains instructions for human cells to make proteins that mimic part of the coronavirus.
Sat Dec 19 2020
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Novel coronavirus can last 28 days on glass, currency, Australian study finds
Researchers said given that proteins and fats in body fluids can also sharply increase virus survival times.
Mon Oct 12 2020
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After the vegan burger, here comes the 'vegan egg'
An Indian start-up is making headlines with a food innovation that may shock some purist fans of traditional omelettes.
Sat Oct 10 2020
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Low-carb diet doesn't always cut diabetes risk after pregnancy
Researchers found that women eating diets high in animal proteins and low in carbs actually raised their diabetes risk.
Mon Dec 07 2015
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Give up meat and sex for Thai festival "ticket to heaven"
Thailand's annual vegetarian festival kicked off this week, a time of year when the Southeast Asian country's meat-heavy dishes get a vegetarian makeover.
Thu Oct 15 2015
![Scientists closer to blood test for Alzheimer's Scientists closer to blood test for Alzheimer's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/71359011659_295x200.jpg)
Scientists closer to blood test for Alzheimer's
A British study has identified blood proteins that appear in patients subsequently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Tue Jul 08 2014